Chi Chi's Salsa

Bring the vibrant flavors of your favorite Mexican restaurant home with Chi Chi's Salsa, a quick and easy recipe bursting with fresh ingredients. Combining juicy Roma tomatoes, crisp white onion, zesty jalapeño, and fragrant cilantro, this homemade salsa delivers the perfect balance of heat, tang, and sweetness. A splash of fresh lime juice and a hint of cumin elevate its authentic flavor, making it the ultimate dip for tortilla chips or a versatile topping for tacos and nachos. Ready in just 15 minutes with optional canned tomatoes for added texture, this no-cook recipe is perfect for parties, meal prep, or a quick snack. Serve it chilled to let the flavors meld into a refreshing, restaurant-quality salsa that’s sure to wow your taste buds!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 whole Roma tomatoes
• 1 medium White onion
• 1 whole Jalapeño pepper
• 2 whole Garlic cloves
• 0.5 cups Fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Sugar
• 1 cup Canned diced tomatoes (optional for more base)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and core the Roma tomatoes. Roughly chop them into quarters and set aside.

Step 2

Peel and roughly chop the white onion. Remove the seeds from the jalapeño pepper if you prefer a milder salsa, then roughly chop it.

Step 3

Peel the garlic cloves. Wash and roughly chop the fresh cilantro.

Step 4

In a food processor or blender, add the chopped tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, garlic cloves, and cilantro.

Step 5

Blend until the mixture reaches your desired texture. For a chunky salsa, pulse gently. For a smoother consistency, blend longer.

Step 6

Add the fresh lime juice, salt, ground cumin, and sugar to the blender. If you need a thicker base, add the canned diced tomatoes and blend again briefly.

Step 7

Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice, salt, or spices to taste.

Step 8

Transfer the salsa to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Serve chilled with tortilla chips, or use as a topping for tacos, nachos, or grilled dishes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(786.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	187.8

Total Fat 1.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2821.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 24.6g
Protein 7.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 135.7mg	0%
Iron 3.7mg	0%
Potassium 1648.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 6.3%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 80.1%