Restaurant Style Salsa: The Ultimate Guide to Homemade Perfection
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (undrained)
- 1/2 white onion, roughly chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the whole peeled tomatoes and diced tomatoes with green chilies.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; blend until smooth.
- Incorporate the jalapeños based on your desired heat level.
- Mix in the cilantro, lime juice, cumin, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- Blend until reaching your preferred consistency—chunky or smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill in an airtight container for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg