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

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for On The Border Salsa

Diced Tomatoes
1 medium Roma tomato, diced
Garlic Clove
White Onion
Jalapeno
Cayenne
Cumin
Jalapeno Juice
Sugar
Fresh Cilantro
Fresh Lime Juice
Salt

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How to Make On The Border Salsa

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.
Dice one medium Roma tomato, 1/2 medium white onion, and 2 cloves of garlic into small chunks. Add to the food processor.
Clean and destem 1 cup of fresh cilantro. Add to the food processor.
Juice one lime until you have 1 tablespoon of lime juice. Add to the food processor.
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.
Blend for 10-12 seconds, or until your desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled and enjoy!
(Optional) For a smoother salsa, blend for an additional 5-10 seconds.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make On The Border Salsa?

On The Border Salsa takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in On The Border Salsa?

On The Border Salsa has approximately 39 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for On The Border Salsa?

The key ingredients for On The Border Salsa are Diced Tomatoes, Roma Tomato, Garlic Clove, White Onion, Jalapeno, Cayenne. See the full list with measurements above.