Super Easy Restaurant Style Salsa

Bring the bold, fresh flavors of your favorite Mexican restaurant to your table with this Super Easy Restaurant Style Salsa! Bursting with a vibrant blend of canned diced tomatoes, zesty Rotel, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a hint of spice from jalapeño, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 10 minutes using a food processor or blender. Perfectly balanced with a touch of garlic, onion, and aromatic cumin, this homemade salsa is endlessly versatile—serve it as a classic dip with tortilla chips, or use it to elevate tacos, burritos, or grilled meats. Whether you prefer a smooth or chunky texture, this quick and customizable salsa is a must-have for parties, game day, or anytime snacking.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 15 oz Canned diced tomatoes
• 10 oz Canned Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
• 0.5 cups Fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp Fresh lime juice
• 1 medium Garlic clove
• 1 medium Jalapeño
• 0.25 medium Onion (white or yellow)
• 1 tsp Granulated sugar
• 0.5 tsp Ground cumin
• 0.25 tsp Salt

Directions

Step 1

In a food processor or blender, add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), canned Rotel, and fresh cilantro leaves.

Step 2

Add the fresh lime juice, peeled garlic clove, jalapeño (stem removed, seeds optional based on preferred spice level), and quartered onion.

Step 3

Add the granulated sugar, ground cumin, and salt.

Step 4

Pulse the mixture several times until the salsa reaches your desired consistency. For a smoother texture, blend more; for chunkier salsa, pulse less.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt or lime juice as desired.

Step 6

Transfer the salsa to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This step is optional but recommended.

Step 7

Serve with tortilla chips, or use as a topping for tacos, burritos, or grilled meats. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(287.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	62.7

Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 907.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 12.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g	0%
Total Sugars 6.8g
Protein 2.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 52.0mg	0%
Iron 1.3mg	0%
Potassium 469.6mg	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: 0.0%

Protein: 16.4%

Carbs: 83.6%