Restaurant Style Salsa Recipe

Name: Restaurant Style Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled; 2 whole jalapeno peppers; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 medium white onion, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Craving that incredible salsa they serve at your favorite Mexican restaurant? This recipe recreates the magic – a vibrant, flavorful salsa so addictive, you'll be reaching for more chips until the bowl is clean! Perfect for tacos, eggs, or anything you crave a spicy kick. Easily adjust the jalapenos and salt to your preferred heat level. This recipe makes a delicious, spicy salsa with two jalapenos, but feel free to customize!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Calories 71.1 kcal

Protein 6g

Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Restaurant Style Salsa

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
2 whole jalapeno peppers
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 medium white onion, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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How to Make Restaurant Style Salsa

Preheat a dry skillet (no oil needed) over medium-high heat. Add 2 whole jalapeno peppers and 4 cloves of garlic, unpeeled. Pan-roast until the skins are charred on all sides, approximately 5 minutes for the jalapenos and 8-10 minutes for the garlic.
Remove the jalapenos and garlic from the skillet and let cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, peel the garlic cloves.
Roughly chop 1/2 medium white onion.
Add the roasted jalapenos, peeled garlic cloves, and chopped onion to a food processor.
Pulse until finely minced.
Add 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, undrained, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the food processor.
Process until completely smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to your liking.
Transfer the salsa to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled with your favorite tortilla chips!