Description
This 5-Minute Restaurant Style Salsa is fresh, zesty, and incredibly easy to whip up in your blender or food processor. It’s perfect for Taco Tuesday or any party spread. Paired with Taco Tuesday hosting tips, you’ll be set to impress with minimal stress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
- 1/2 small onion, roughly chopped
- 1–2 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeño, seeded (or leave seeds for extra heat)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor.
- Pulse until desired consistency is reached — chunky or smooth.
- Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
- Let sit for 15–30 minutes for best flavor, or serve immediately with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Make it a day ahead — flavor improves as it sits.
- Use fresh tomatoes when in season for a brighter flavor.
- Freeze leftovers in ice cube trays for easy future use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: restaurant salsa, quick salsa, taco tuesday, blender salsa, easy mexican dip, fresh salsa, party dip