Restaurant Style Mexican Salsa Recipe

Craving that authentic, restaurant-style salsa you get with your chips? This recipe delivers the vibrant, fresh flavors you love, perfect for dipping or topping your favorite Mexican dishes. Easily customize the heat to your preference – make it mild, medium, or fiery hot! Even better the next day after the flavors have melded in the fridge. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 3 mins
Calories 636.5 kcal
Protein 23g
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Ingredients for Restaurant Style Mexican Salsa

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How to Make Restaurant Style Mexican Salsa

  1. Finely chop the onion, cilantro, and jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped onion, cilantro, jalapeño, tomatoes, lime juice, and salt.
  3. Gently stir to combine all ingredients.
  4. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more jalapeño for extra heat, lime juice for tang, or salt to taste.
  5. For a smoother salsa, use an immersion blender or carefully pulse in a regular blender until desired consistency is reached (leave some texture for a chunkier salsa).
  6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Even better the next day!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

78 g

Sugar

54g

Fat

14g

Carbs

31g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Restaurant Style Mexican Salsa?

Restaurant Style Mexican Salsa takes about 8 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 3 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Restaurant Style Mexican Salsa?

Restaurant Style Mexican Salsa has approximately 636.5 calories per serving, with about 23 g protein, 31 g carbohydrates and 41 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Restaurant Style Mexican Salsa?

The key ingredients for Restaurant Style Mexican Salsa are Stewed Tomatoes, Jalapenos, Salt, Garlic Granules, Tortilla Chips. See the full list with measurements above.

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