Mexican Restaurant Style Salsa Super Easy and Quick
Bring the vibrant flavors of your favorite Mexican restaurant home with this Mexican Restaurant Style Salsa that’s super easy and quick to make! Ready in just 10 minutes and made with pantry staples like canned diced tomatoes, Rotel, and a handful of fresh ingredients, this recipe creates a bold and zesty salsa that’s perfect for any occasion. A touch of lime juice, fresh cilantro, and jalapeño give it a bright, authentic kick, while the cumin and garlic add depth of flavor. Whether you like it chunky or smooth, simply blend to your desired texture and enjoy! Perfect as a dip for tortilla chips or as the ultimate topping for tacos and burritos, this no-cook recipe is a must-have for your next party or taco night.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 10 oz canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
- 0.5 cup white onion
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 whole jalapeño
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
Drain the 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes and place them into a blender or a food processor.
Add the entire 10 oz of canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, including the liquid, to the blender.
Roughly chop 1/2 cup of white onion and add it to the blender.
Add 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro leaves (stems removed) to the blender.
Cut and seed the jalapeño (for less heat) or leave the seeds in (for more heat). Add the jalapeño to the blender.
Add 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of sugar to the blender.
Blend or pulse the ingredients until the salsa reaches your desired consistency. For a chunkier salsa, use the pulse function; for a smoother consistency, blend longer.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may add more salt or lime juice for extra flavor.
Transfer the salsa to a bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, if time permits.
Serve with tortilla chips or use as a topping for tacos, burritos, or grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
304 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.8 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 2666 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 224 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1629 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
