Monday, March 10, 2025

Homemade Restaurant-Style Salsa

There's nothing quite like the fresh, bold flavors of a homemade salsa that tastes just like the kind served at your favorite Mexican restaurant. This restaurant-style salsa recipe is incredibly easy to make, using simple ingredients that come together in minutes. Perfect for parties, taco nights, or just a snack with crispy tortilla chips!


Why You'll Love This Salsa

  • Easy to Make: Just toss everything in a blender or food processor!

  • Full of Flavor: A balance of spice, acidity, and freshness.

  • Better than Store-Bought: No preservatives, just pure, fresh ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes with juice

  • 2 cans (10 ounces) Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies)

  • 1/4 cup chopped onion

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 whole jalapeño, quartered and sliced thin

  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/2 cup cilantro (more to taste!)

  • Juice of 1/2 lime

Instructions

  1. Blend the Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the whole tomatoes (with juice), Rotel, onion, garlic, jalapeño, sugar, salt, cumin, cilantro, and lime juice.

  2. Pulse Until Desired Consistency: Blend until you reach your preferred texture—chunky or smooth.

  3. Taste and Adjust: Add more salt, lime juice, or cilantro if needed.

  4. Chill and Serve: For best flavor, refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

Tips for the Best Salsa

  • Control the Heat: Remove the jalapeño seeds for a milder salsa or add an extra jalapeño for more heat.

  • Make It Smoky: Add a pinch of smoked paprika or chipotle powder for a smoky twist.

  • Store It Right: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Enjoy this easy, homemade restaurant-style salsa with your favorite chips or as a topping for tacos, burritos, and more. Let us know how it turns out in the comments below!

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