Chipotle Tomato Salsa (Copycat)
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Chipotle Tomato Salsa (Copycat)
Description
The Chipotle Tomato Salsa (Copycat) recipe combines diced fresh tomatoes with finely chopped red onion, jalapeño peppers, and cilantro. Lemon and lime juices contribute a lively acidity that brightens the overall flavor. Salt brings all the elements together. The salsa is stirred to blend flavors without cooking, preserving the fresh, crisp texture of the ingredients.
The salsa presents a mixture of bold, spicy, and tangy notes with a chunky consistency, ideal for serving cold. Jalapeño peppers provide moderate heat that can be adjusted by the amount used or substituted with milder or spicier peppers. The combination captures a classic salsa feel with a slight smoky undertone from the chipotle influence in the original inspiration.
This salsa pairs well with tortilla chips for dipping or as a topping for black beans, Mexican rice, or omelets. It also works as a fresh condiment to brighten sandwiches or salads.
Notes mention that it keeps refrigerated for up to 4 days and can be made a day ahead to allow flavors to meld. There are substitution ideas for ingredients such as canned tomatoes or alternatives to cilantro for those with aversions.
Ingredients
- 1 pound tomato cut into 1/4-inch pieces (see note 1
- 1/4 cup onion from 1 small, red, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro from 1 bunch, see note 2, finely chopped, fresh
- 3 jalapeno pepper finely chopped (see note 3
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (from 1 lime)
- salt
- tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lemon juice, and lime juice, and salt to taste. Stir to combine.
Notes
- Use fresh ripe tomatoes for best flavor, or canned diced tomatoes as a substitute.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- Make the salsa a day ahead to enhance flavor melding.
- Substitute parsley for cilantro if preferred or omit cilantro entirely.
- Adjust pepper heat level with serrano chiles for more spice or green bell peppers for milder salsa.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings (1/2 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 29 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 29kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1128IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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