The Best Restaurant Salsa Made at Home
Bring the vibrant flavors of your favorite Mexican restaurant into your kitchen with "The Best Restaurant Salsa Made at Home." This easy, no-cook recipe combines the rich depth of canned whole peeled tomatoes with the bright burst of fresh produce like juicy tomatoes, zesty cilantro, and a touch of heat from a jalapeño pepper. In just 10 minutes, a quick whirl in the blender transforms these simple ingredients into a perfectly balanced salsa punctuated by hints of lime, garlic, and earthy cumin. Ideal for dipping tortilla chips or elevating tacos and burritos, this versatile salsa can be tailored to your preferred texture—chunky or smooth. Plus, letting it chill before serving ensures bold, well-rounded flavor. It's the ultimate recipe for homemade Mexican-inspired goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 28 oz Canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 medium Fresh tomatoes
- 1 bunch Fresh cilantro
- 1 small White onion
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 medium Jalapeño pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Drain the canned tomatoes, reserving about 1/4 cup of the juice for later use.
2. Roughly chop the fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro. There’s no need to be precise, as everything will be blended.
3. Add the canned tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeño, and cilantro into a food processor or blender.
4. Pour in the lime juice, ground cumin, sugar, kosher salt, and black pepper.
5. Blend everything on pulse mode until you reach your desired consistency. Pulse less for a chunkier salsa or more for a smoother version.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt or lime juice to suit your preferences.
7. If the salsa is too thick, stir in the reserved canned tomato juice, one tablespoon at a time, until the consistency is perfect.
8. Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl and let it rest for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld together.
9. Serve with tortilla chips, or use as a topping for tacos, burritos, or grilled meats. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
51 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 269 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.5 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 403 mg | 9% | |
*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.
