Restaurant Style Salsa Recipe

Restaurant style salsa in a bowl with chips and cilantro around it

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Skip the store-bought jar and make this easy Restaurant Style Salsa at home instead! Made with canned tomatoes, fresh cilantro, jalapeño, garlic and lime juice, this smooth, flavorful homemade salsa comes together in about 10 minutes and tastes just like your favorite Mexican restaurant.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: servings

Calories: 32kcal

Author: Marcie

Equipment

Kitchen Aid 7 cup Food Processor

Ingredients

30 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes (2) 15 ounce cans, undrained; see note 1
1/2 white onion chopped
2 large cloves garlic minced
1 large jalapeño seeded and chopped
1/2 cup cilantro leaves see note 4
1 lime juiced; about 2 tablespoons
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

Place the diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment.
30 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes, 1/2 white onion, 2 large cloves garlic, 1 large jalapeño, 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, 1 lime, 1/2 teaspoon salt
Pulse until the salsa reaches the desired consistency, then taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Chill the salsa for 30 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld, then serve and enjoy!

Notes

Pro tip: Fire-roasted diced tomatoes add extra smoky flavor, but regular diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes or whole peeled tomatoes all work well.
Blend longer for a smoother restaurant-style salsa or pulse just until combined for a chunkier texture.
Adjust the heat by adding more or less jalapeño or substituting a serrano pepper.
Not a fan of cilantro? Substitute the onion with 3-4 large green onions. The green tops are a great way to add fresh flavor in place of the cilantro.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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