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Restaurant Salsa Recipe

Authentic Mexican restaurant salsa prepared with fresh plum tomatoes, white onion, cilantro, and serrano peppers just like they make in Mexico. It's simple, fresh-tasting, and easy to make.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 60 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 pound plum Roma tomatoes
  • 1 half medium white onion
  • 2 serrano chiles or small jalapeños
  • 1 clove garlic optional
  • 8 sprigs cilantro fresh
  • 2 tbsp. cooking oil
  • 1 tsp. salt

Instructions

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  1. Remove the seeds and veins from the chiles (Leave them in if you want a hotter salsa)
  2. Roughly chop the tomatoes, onion, chiles, and cilantro
  3. Add the chopped vegetables to your blender (Do not add extra water unless needed and then add a couple of tablespoons at a time)
  4. Add ½ teaspoon salt
  5. Blend the salsa until it has a coarse texture
  6. Preheat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan
  7. Pour the blended salsa in the hot oil
  8. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low
  9. Simmer for 15 minutes
  10. Adjust the salt

Notes

  • Only use 1 serrano chile if you prefer a milder salsa.
  • Add any or all of the following:
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 cup Calories 60kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Sodium 338mg (14%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 60

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 cup
Calories 60kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Sodium 338mg 14%
Sugar 3g 6%

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