Restaurant-Style Salsa
A simple and customizable salsa bursting with fresh flavors, perfect for any meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/4 onion 1/4 onion, chopped Chopped.
- 1 clove 1 garlic clove, chopped Chopped.
- 1-2 jalapeños 1- 2 jalapeños, chopped Chopped.
- 2 tsp 2 tsp lime juice, plus more to taste
- 3/4 tsp Kosher salt Use as needed for seasoning.
- 1 28-ounce can 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes (can use 2 lbs ripe plum tomatoes, see note*) Drained.
- 1/2 bunch 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped Chopped.
- Cayenne (optional), to taste Adjust according to spice preference.
Instructions
Preparation
- Place onions in a strainer and rinse under cold water for about a minute. Shake off excess water.
- Transfer onions to a food processor or blender and add garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, and ¾ teaspoon salt.
- Pulse until mostly smooth and free of big chunks.
- Add tomatoes and cilantro and blend until mostly smooth, but still textured.
- Taste and stir in more lime or salt if needed. Stir in cayenne, a pinch at a time, to reach desired spice level.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 5 to 7 days. It can also be frozen for later use. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving. For variations, consider roasting the tomatoes and jalapeños or adding diced mango or pineapple for a fruity twist.