Easy Restaurant Style Blender Salsa Recipe
This easy restaurant-style blender salsa is a quick and flavorful dip made with fire-roasted tomatoes, fresh herbs, and spices. Perfect for serving with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, this salsa comes together in just minutes using a blender or food processor, delivering a fresh and vibrant taste that rivals your favorite Mexican restaurants.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Sauce/Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 (15 oz.) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion, roughly chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 jalapeno, ribs and seeds removed
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- Large couple pinches Kosher salt
- Large pinch fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Gather all ingredients and roughly chop the red onion and jalapeno. Remove ribs and seeds from jalapeno to reduce heat if preferred.
- Add to blender: Place the canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, smashed garlic cloves, jalapeno, fresh cilantro leaves, lime juice, cumin, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper into a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Blend: Blend the mixture for about one minute or until the salsa is finely minced and well combined, but still retaining some texture for the best consistency.
- Serve: Pour the salsa into a serving bowl and enjoy immediately with your favorite tortilla chips or use as a fresh topping for tacos, grilled meats, or other dishes.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of jalapeno and cayenne pepper to control the heat level according to your preference.
- For a smoother salsa, blend longer, but be careful not to over-blend to avoid a watery consistency.
- Salsa can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; flavors will meld and deepen over time.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best bright and tangy flavor.
- If you prefer a chunkier salsa, pulse the blender instead of continuous blending.
