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5 Minute Restaurant Style Blender Salsa
5 from 171 votes

5 Minute Restaurant Style Blender Salsa

This 5 Minute Restaurant Style Blender Salsa combines ripe cherry tomatoes, fresh onion, garlic, and jalapeño for a bright, smooth salsa with options for chunky texture. Cilantro, lime juice, and salt brighten and season the blend, creating a fresh salsa easy to customize with additions like poblano or fruit for varied flavors.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 29 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cherry tomato coarsely chopped, ripe
  • 2 Tablespoons onion coarsely chopped, white or red, or shallot
  • 1 medium garlic peeled and coarsely chopped, clove
  • 1 small jalapeño coarsely chopped, seeds removed if you prefer mild salsa
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil optional
  • ¼ cup cilantro coarsely chopped, fresh
  • lime or to taste, juice from half lime
  • salt to taste, pinch
  • poblano optional additions
  • chipotle pepper
  • red bell pepper
  • pineapple
  • Mango

Instructions

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  1. Place tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeno, and olive oil (if using) into a blender or food processor and blend until creamy, or leave more coarsely chopped if you prefer.
  2. Add cilantro and process once more for a second or two to distribute evenly. Season with lime juice and salt to taste and chill or serve immediately.

Notes

  • Process to your preferred texture, whether chunky or smooth, adjusting blender time accordingly.
  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes and herbs to maximize flavor intensity.
  • Remove tomato seeds to reduce salsa's watery consistency for a thicker style.
  • Customize heat by adjusting jalapeño quantity or removing seeds for milder salsa.
  • The salsa can be served immediately or chilled briefly to enhance flavors.

Nutrition Information

Calories 29kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 0.4g (1%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 10mg (0%) Potassium 75mg (2%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 194IU (4%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 29

% Daily Value*

Calories 29kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 0.4g 1%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 10mg 0%
Potassium 75mg 2%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 194IU 4%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.