Bring the bold, fresh flavors of your favorite Mexican restaurant home with this irresistible Restaurant Style Salsa by Pioneer Woman. This quick and easy recipe combines pantry staples like canned whole tomatoes and Rotel with vibrant fresh ingredients such as red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and a splash of lime juice for a perfectly balanced salsa bursting with zesty flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this salsa is easily customizable—blend it smooth or keep it chunky to suit your tastes. Serve it chilled with crispy tortilla chips, or use it as a versatile topping for tacos, burritos, or grilled meats. Packed with flavor and incredibly simple to make, this homemade salsa is a crowd-pleasing appetizer for any gathering!
In a food processor or blender, combine the canned whole tomatoes (including their juices) and the diced tomatoes with green chilies.
Add the chopped red onion, fresh cilantro, chopped jalapeño, fresh lime juice, and minced garlic to the processor.
Sprinkle in the sugar, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Pulse the food processor or blender several times until the ingredients reach your desired consistency. For a chunkier salsa, pulse fewer times; for a smoother salsa, process longer.
Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lime juice if needed.
Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl or an airtight container. For best flavor, refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, burritos, or grilled meats.
Calories |
488 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 24.7 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 3096 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.4 g | ||
| Protein | 11.1 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 336 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2296 mg | 49% | |
*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.