Restaurant Style Salsa
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
10 people
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Calories
29 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Restaurant Style Salsa
Description
This salsa starts with good-quality canned plum tomatoes as a base, combined with freshly crushed garlic, finely chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro for traditional flavor elements. Jalapeños bring heat, adjustable according to preference, balanced by the acidity of fresh lime juice. Salt and black pepper finish the seasoning. The mixture is pulsed briefly in a blender or food processor, preserving some texture unless blended longer for a smoother consistency.
The salsa can be served immediately, garnished with extra cilantro, alongside tortilla chips. Variations include using fresh tomatoes instead of canned or adding chipotle paste for smokiness. Removing seeds from chilies moderates heat without sacrificing flavor. A touch of sugar can brighten tomato sweetness. Stirring in sweetcorn can create a chunkier texture.
This salsa keeps well refrigerated in an airtight container for three to four days, maintaining freshness suitable for snacking, Mexican dishes, or as a condiment.
Ingredients
- 800 g plum tomatoes canned
- 1 garlic crushed, clove
- 0.5 red onion finely chopped
- 1 cup cilantro cilantro, fresh
- 1 lime (juice only)
- 3 jalapeños (more or less depending how spicy you like it)
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients into a blender or food processor and pulse around 10 times. I like my salsa a bit chunky, so blend for longer if you want a smoother salsa.
- Serve in a bowl with some extra coriander on top and tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- Experiment with different chili types, such as chipotle paste, to alter the salsa's flavor profile.
- Fresh tomatoes can replace canned if using ripe tomatoes that need to be used promptly.
- A small amount of sugar can enhance the natural sweetness of the tomatoes without overpowering the dish.
- To reduce heat, remove the seeds from jalapeños before adding to the salsa.
- Adding sweetcorn before serving can make the salsa chunkier and add texture.
- Store leftover salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 29 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 29kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 30mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 300IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 6.6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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