Chili's Restaurant Salsa Copycat Todd Wilbur Top Secret Recipe
Recreate the bold, zesty flavor of Chili's iconic salsa right in your own kitchen with this copycat recipe by Todd Wilbur! Packed with vibrant ingredients like canned diced tomatoes, Rotel, fresh cilantro, and a hint of jalapeño, this quick and easy salsa comes together in just 10 minutes. Adjust the spice level to your preference and enjoy a perfectly balanced blend of smoky cumin, fresh lime juice, and a touch of sweetness. With no cooking required, this party-perfect dip is ideal for chilling and serving alongside tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, or any Mexican-inspired dish. Whether you prefer it chunky or smooth, this homemade salsa will be your go-to for crowd-pleasing, restaurant-quality flavor.
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Ingredients
- 14 oz Canned diced tomatoes
- 10 oz Canned Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies)
- 1 Jalapeño (seeded or unseeded, depending on spice preference)
- 1 tsp Minced garlic
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp Sugar
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tbsp Fresh lime juice
- 0.25 cup White onion (roughly chopped)
Directions
Step 1
Place the canned diced tomatoes (with their liquid), canned Rotel, jalapeño, minced garlic, salt, ground cumin, sugar, cilantro, lime juice, and chopped onion in a food processor or blender.
Step 2
Pulse the mixture a few times until the ingredients are finely chopped and the salsa reaches your desired consistency (you can make it chunky or smooth).
Step 3
Taste the salsa, and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt or lime juice.
Step 4
Transfer the salsa to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Step 5
Serve chilled with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, burritos, or other favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (761.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 265.2 |
| Total Fat 12.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 7.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3808.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 32.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.7g | |
| Protein 6.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 183.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1343.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories