Restaurant Style Salsa

Salsa is the glue that holds all Mexican food together, which is why it is so important to have the best salsa you possibly can. This restaurant style salsa is exactly that – the kind of amazing salsa you get in a Mexican restaurant that you can’t stop eating. Now you can make it at home in a couple of minutes with this easy recipe.

Easy Salsa Recipe

It honestly couldn’t be any simpler. You just throw the ingredients in to a food processor and blitz until it’s either still a bit chunky, or smooth, depending on your preference. If you have unexpected guests, then this is the easiest thing to whizz up, and you probably already have the ingredients in your kitchen.

Canned Tomatoes Salsa

Is there anything you can’t do with a can of tomatoes? I say it time and time again, but if you have some in your cupboard, you can always make a meal. They are the base of this restaurant salsa and the reason why it is so easy, as you don’t need to wash and chop any tomatoes.

When using canned tomatoes, you want to use the best quality that you can afford. The cheap tomatoes are really watery and just don’t have any taste. Go for whole plum tomatoes in the can too as you get more of that tomato flavour.

Restaurant Style Salsa

We have been to Mexico a couple of times and the salsa is always a highlight. It’s zesty, spicy and I put it on everything! Each time we’ve come back from a Mexico trip I have gone through a salsa (and guac) withdrawal and it’s no joke. We always turn to this easy restaurant salsa, as it’s the closest to authentic Mexican salsa that I have had.

Ingredients needed for this Restaurant Style Salsa (Serves 10)

• 2 tins of good quality plum tomatoes
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• Half a red onion, finely chopped
• 3 jalapeños (more or less depending how spicy you like it)
• Juice of one lime
• A fist sized bunch of coriander (cilantro)
• A pinch of sea salt and black pepper

How To Make this Restaurant Style Salsa- Step by Step:

One: Put all of the salsa ingredients in to a blender or food processor and pulse for around 10 times. I like my salsa a bit chunky, so blend for longer if you want a smoother salsa. A good mix of the two is perfect.
Two: Serve in a bowl with some extra coriander on top and tortilla chips for dipping.

Other Side Sauce and Dressing Recipes To Try:

Healthy Tomato Ketchup
Pico De Gallo
Healthy BBQ Sauce
Guac-Kale-Mole
Roasted Red Pepper Salad Dressing

SOME EXTRA TIPS FOR THIS DISH:

• Use different types of chilli each time to change the taste. If you like something a bit smokier, then add some chipotle paste instead of the jalapenos.
• If you have a lot of tomatoes that need using, you can always use fresh tomatoes instead of canned.
• A little bit of sugar goes a long way in this if you like your salsa on the sweet side. It brings out the flavour of the tomatoes.
• If you don’t like your salsa too spicy, remove the seeds from the chilli first. That way you get all the flavour from the chilli, but not so much of the heat.
• Make this salsa even chunkier by stirring in some sweetcorn before serving.
• This salsa will keep in an air-tight container for around 3-4 days.

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Restaurant Style Salsa

Prep Time

5 mins

Total Time

5 mins

 

Salsa is the glue that holds all Mexican food together, which is why it is so important to have the best salsa you possibly can. This restaurant style salsa is exactly that - the kind of amazing salsa you get in a Mexican restaurant that you can't stop eating. Now you can make it at home in a couple of minutes with this easy recipe.

Course: Sauce/Spread

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: mexican dip, mexican recipe, restaurant salsa, salsa recipe

Servings: 10 people

Calories: 29 kcal

Author: Dannii

Ingredients

• 800 g Plum tomatoes (tinned, good quality)
• 1 Garlic clove, crushed
• ½ Red onion, finely chopped
• A fist sized bunch of coriander (cilantro)
• Juice of one lime
• 3 Jalapeños (more or less depending how spicy you like it)
• A pinch of sea salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. Put all of the ingredients in to 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.

2. Serve in a bowl with some extra coriander on top and tortilla chips for dipping.

Extra Information

• Use different types of chilli each time to change the taste. If you like something a bit smokier, then add some chipotle paste instead of the jalapenos.
• If you have a lot of tomatoes that need using, you can always use fresh tomatoes instead of canned.
• A little bit of sugar goes a long way in this if you like your salsa on the sweet side. It brings out the flavour of the tomatoes.
• If you don't like your salsa too spicy, remove the seeds from the chilli first. That way you get all the flavour from the chilli, but not so much of the heat.
• Make this salsa even chunkier by stirring in some sweetcorn before serving.
• This salsa will keep in an air-tight container for around 3-4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Restaurant Style Salsa

Amount Per Serving (1 portion)

Calories 29

% Daily Value*

Sodium 3mg 0%

Potassium 30mg 1%

Total Carbohydrates 5g 2%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 4g

Protein 1g 2%

Vitamin A 6%

Vitamin C 8%

Calcium 1%

Iron 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

This post was first published on 8 Oct 2014 and updated on 9 Aug 2018