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Best Homemade Salsa Recipe (Restaurant Style Salsa)

The Best Salsa Recipe is a delicious restaurant-style salsa that's easy to make and ready in about five minutes! It's the perfect appetizer with tortilla chips and tastes fantastic with Mexican food and many other dishes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2 1/2 cups
Calories: 21 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 /2 large onion roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic roughly chopped
  • 1-3 medium Jalapeno peppers roughly chopped
  • 1/2 /2 cup cilantro
  • 1/4 /4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 medium lime juice and zest
  • 1/2 /2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 /4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Add all ingredients to the container of a food processor or blender. Pulse the food processor or blender until the salsa recaches the consistency that you prefer, about 3-5 pulses. It is best when you allow the flavors to combine by letting the salsa rest about 15 minutes before serving. Store any remaining in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Adjust the heat of your salsa with your jalapenos. Jalapenos with membranes and seeds removed will be much milder. Begin with one jalapeno that has been deseeded, and the membrane removed, and then adjust based on your preference for taste.
  • To make ahead. Make the salsa as directed and place it in an airtight container, or cover it well with wrap. Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve, up to 7 days.
  • To store. Place the remaining salsa into an airtight container or cover it well with wrap. Store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
  • To freeze. Place into a freezer-safe container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. To serve, allow to thaw in the refrigerator overnight, stir and serve.
  • Use 1 teaspoon of Stone House Seasoning in place of fresh garlic, salt, and pepper, if desired. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25cup Calories 21kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Sodium 584mg (24%) Potassium 54mg (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 4.3mg (5%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 21/2 cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 21

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25cup
Calories 21kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Sodium 584mg 24%
Potassium 54mg 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 5%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

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