Ultimate Restaurant Salsa
Get ready to elevate your snack game with the *Ultimate Restaurant Salsa,* a vibrant, flavor-packed dip that's quick, easy, and irresistibly delicious! This recipe combines pantry staples like fire-roasted diced tomatoes and Rotel with fresh ingredients such as cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeño for a perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and spicy flavors. Made in just 10 minutes using a blender or food processor, you can customize the texture to suit your preferences—smooth and velvety or chunky and rustic. Perfect for tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, or your favorite Mexican dishes, this homemade salsa tastes like it came straight from your favorite restaurant. Let it chill for a couple of hours to let the bold flavors meld, and watch it become the ultimate star at your next party or family gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 14.5 oz canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 10 oz canned Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 whole small white onion
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 1 whole jalapeño pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
Instructions
In a blender or food processor, add the fire-roasted diced tomatoes and Rotel (do not drain).
Roughly chop the onion, garlic cloves, and jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat, or leave them in for a spicier salsa). Add them to the blender.
Add the fresh cilantro leaves, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and sugar to the blender.
Blend the mixture until you reach your desired consistency—pulverize for a smooth salsa or pulse gently for a chunkier texture.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, lime juice, or jalapeño for boldness as desired.
Transfer the salsa to a bowl and let it sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For the best taste, refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.
Serve with tortilla chips or as a condiment for tacos, burritos, or any dish you love salsa with.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
247 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.1 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4276 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1836 mg | 39% | |
*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.
