On The Border Salsa Recipe

Craving that restaurant-quality salsa? This copycat On The Border Salsa recipe is a crowd-pleaser, guaranteed to have everyone asking for the recipe! Easily customize the spice level to your liking. Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, this salsa is perfect for chips, tacos, or as a topping for your favorite dishes. Make it once, and it'll become your go-to salsa recipe!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 39 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for On The Border Salsa

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How to Make On The Border Salsa

  1. Open one (28 ounce) can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes and drain, reserving about 2 tablespoons of the juices. Pour tomatoes into a food processor.
  2. Dice one medium Roma tomato, 1/2 medium white onion, and 2 cloves of garlic into small chunks. Add to the food processor.
  3. Clean and destem 1 cup of fresh cilantro. Add to the food processor.
  4. Juice one lime until you have 1 tablespoon of lime juice. Add to the food processor.
  5. Add 1-2 jalapeños, seeded and minced (adjust to your desired spice level), 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the food processor.
  6. Blend for 10-12 seconds, or until your desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  7. Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled and enjoy!
  8. (Optional) For a smoother salsa, blend for an additional 5-10 seconds.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

0g

Carbs

2g