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Homemade Restaurant-Style Salsa

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By: LalainePosted: 11/07/2021Updated: 11/23/2021
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Get ready to rock your tastebuds! This homemade restaurant-style salsa is super easy to make with minimal ingredients and five minutes of prep time. It’s spicy and flavorful for the perfect chip dip!

Homemade Restaurant-style Salsa in a white bowl
Homemade Restaurant-style Salsa
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  • 1 Helpful tips
  • 2 How to store
  • 3 Homemade Restaurant-Style Salsa

G and I don’t eat out often, but it’s always a trip to any of our favorite Mexican restaurants when we do. He and I have different tastes in food, but we can heartily agree on our love of this cuisine.

But as much as I enjoy the fajitas, the taquitos, the tacos, the carne asada, or the pollo asado, it’s the complimentary chips and salsa I look forward to the most.  Bold-flavored salsa and lightly salted tortilla chips are a combination too hard to resist; I am literally bursting at the seams by the time our order arrives.

canned peeled tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro, limes, garlic, cumin

Since dining out is not always practical, I’ve resorted to making my restaurant-style salsa at home. With just a few simple ingredients and less than 5 minutes of prep, I get to enjoy the bright, spicy flavors I crave right in my kitchen!

This homemade restaurant-style salsa recipe makes about 4 cups. Feel free to double or triple the recipe and have a steady supply on hand for your salsa fix!

chopped cilantro, sliced jalapenos, diced tomatoes, garlic, chopped onions in a food processor

I am sure you’ll find many delicious ways to enjoy your precious loot throughout the week. Not only does the salsa pair perfectly with crisp corn chips, but it’s also excellent drizzled over breakfast eggs, pasta, casseroles, soups, or any dish you need a nice kick.

I use two large jalapenos as I like my salsa with a good pop of heat. It’s hot enough to have you chasing your breath yet so addictingly delicious; you’ll be coming back for more!

salsa in a food processor

Helpful tips

  • Do not use stewed tomatoes and choose whole or diced tomatoes without seasonings like oregano or basil to prevent any off-tastes. If you want a smoky layer of flavor, use fire-roasted tomatoes.
  • For a thicker consistency, drain the tomatoes before blending.
  • If you’d like to tame the heat a bit, remove the seeds and membranes of the chili peppers.
dipping corn chips in a bowl of blender salsa

How to store

  • This blender salsa keeps well for around 3 to 4 days in the fridge and is even better when allowed to rest overnight for the flavors to meld and mellow out.
  • Store it in an airtight container or jar with a tight-fitting lid to prevent it from absorbing smells and flavors in the fridge.

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @OnionRingsAndThings on Facebook and Instagram!

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Homemade Restaurant-Style Salsa

Homemade Restaurant-style Salsa is super easy to make with minimal ingredients and five minutes of prep. You'll be dipping your chips in no time! It's spicy, flavorful, and the perfect dip for corn chips or condiment for your favorite Mexican meal.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Author: Lalaine
Course: Appetizer, Snack
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Ingredients

  • 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes including juice
  • 1 onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 jalapenos, stemmed
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 limes, juiced (about 4 tablespoons)
  • 1/2 bunch (about 1 cup) cilantro, stemmed and coarsely chopped
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Instructions

  • In a food processor or blender, combine whole tomatoes (including juice), onions, jalapenos, garlic,  salt, cumin, sugar, cilantro, and lime juice. Pulse for about 4 to 6 times or until desired consistency. 
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results before serving. 

Notes

  • Skip the stewed tomatoes and choose whole or diced tomatoes without seasonings like oregano or basil to prevent any off-tastes. If you want a smoky layer of flavor, use fire-roasted tomatoes.
  • For a thicker consistency, drain the tomatoes before blending.
  •  If you’d like to tame the heat a bit, remove the seeds and membranes of the chili peppers.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 127g, Calories: 32kcal, Carbohydrates: 5.3g, Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 517mg, Potassium: 213mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 400IU, Vitamin C: 20.6mg, Calcium: 40mg

“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”

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  1. Eryn says

    Posted on 2/16/18 at 8:58 am

    Yummy! And super easy. I can see myself making this weekly!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 2/25/18 at 4:01 am

      Super easy to make and keeps in well in the fridge for a few days 🙂

      Reply
  2. Christine says

    Posted on 4/2/17 at 11:58 pm

    One of my favorite types of salsa – So addicting!

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    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 6/28/17 at 4:27 pm

      Thanks, Christine! Absolutely addicting!

      Reply
  3. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

    Posted on 3/30/17 at 6:44 pm

    This salsa looks just like what I get at my favorite Mexican restaurant! Love that you can make this in a blender!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 3/30/17 at 10:53 pm

      Yes, the blender gets the salsa done in minutes! Thanks, Kathy.

      Reply

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