Description
This Restaurant Style Salsa is a vibrant, tangy, and mildly spicy salsa made with simple pantry ingredients. Blended to a smooth consistency, it’s perfect for dipping chips or adding a fresh kick to your favorite Mexican dishes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 15 ounces canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons diced canned jalapeno
- 1/2 large onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients, including whole peeled tomatoes, diced jalapeno, chopped onion, garlic, lime juice, cumin, salt, and cilantro if using.
- Blend Salsa: Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and pulse until the mixture is mostly smooth but still slightly chunky to retain some texture.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste the salsa and add more salt or lime juice as needed to balance the flavors. If you prefer spicier salsa, add additional jalapeno, but remember it will intensify the longer it sits.
- Chill and Store: Transfer the salsa to a container and refrigerate for up to 5 days to allow flavors to meld and improve.
Notes
- Use canned whole peeled tomatoes for a richer texture and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeno based on your desired spice level.
- Cilantro is optional but adds a fresh, herbaceous note to the salsa.
- This salsa tastes better after chilling for a few hours as the flavors meld together.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce/Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: restaurant style salsa, blender salsa, quick salsa, easy salsa recipe, Mexican salsa
