Restaurant Salsa
Bring the vibrant flavors of your favorite Mexican restaurant to your kitchen with this easy and irresistible Restaurant Salsa recipe! Made with pantry staples like canned diced tomatoes and zesty Rotel, combined with fresh aromatics like cilantro, onion, jalapeño, and garlic, this no-cook salsa comes together in just 10 minutes. A splash of fresh lime juice and a hint of ground cumin elevate its bold, tangy profile, while the adjustable blending technique lets you perfect your preferred texture—smooth or chunky. Perfect as a dip for tortilla chips or a topping for tacos, burritos, and more, this versatile, flavor-packed salsa is guaranteed to become a go-to condiment. Prep it ahead to let the flavors meld, and enjoy restaurant-quality taste anytime!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 10 ounces canned Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
- 0.5 cups fresh cilantro
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 medium lime
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
Instructions
Gather all ingredients and ensure they are prepped for blending.
Roughly chop the onion and jalapeño. Remove seeds from the jalapeño if you prefer a milder salsa.
In a blender or food processor, add the canned diced tomatoes (including juice), the Rotel tomatoes, cilantro, chopped onion, chopped jalapeño, garlic cloves, cumin, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice into the blender, making sure no seeds are included.
Blend the mixture for about 30 seconds or until your desired consistency is reached. For chunkier salsa, pulse the blender instead of running it continuously.
Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning as needed. Add a pinch more salt, sugar, or lime juice if preferred.
Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl or an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve with tortilla chips or as a condiment for your favorite dishes. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
503 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.1 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 4388 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.3 g | ||
| Protein | 11.6 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 364 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2357 mg | 50% | |
*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.
