Mexican Restaurant Style Salsa
A salsa recipe that will make you think you are at an authentic Mexican restaurant when you make this at home.
Ingredients
- 2 14 oz stewed tomatoes canned
- 10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies canned
- 1/4 cup onions diced
- 2 teaspoons jalapeno diced very small or chopped pepper of your choice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons lime juice use fresh, not the bottled kind
- 1/4 cup cilantro fresh, leaves and stems
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, add the stewed tomatoes, Rotel, diced onions, minced garlic, sugar, salt, ground cumin, fresh lime juice, and cilantro. Blend until the salsa reaches your desired consistency. For a chunkier texture, pulse a few times. For a smoother salsa, blend more thoroughly.
- Transfer the blended salsa to a bowl. Stir in the finely diced jalapeño or your choice of pepper. Adjust the amount based on how spicy you want the salsa to be.
- Cover and refrigerate the salsa for at least 1 hour to let the flavors blend together. Serve chilled with tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes.
Notes
Tips for Success
- Adjust Heat Level: If you prefer a milder salsa, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeño before dicing. For more heat, add extra jalapeño or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Use Fresh Lime Juice: Fresh lime juice gives the salsa a bright, authentic flavor, so avoid using bottled lime juice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
