Healthy/ Savory/ Snacks, Appetizers and Side Dishes

Quick and Easy Restaurant Salsa

Quick and easy….this salsa recipe takes just minutes to make and is perfect for any party!  Canned tomatoes, onion, jalepenos, garlic, cilantro, lime juice and a few spices are all you need to whip this salsa recipe together.  And the best part??  Just put all the ingredients in the blender or food processor and the work is done for you.

I used my food processor and it took just a few pulses to get the salsa to my desired consistency….without having to spend forever cutting and chopping up all the ingredients first.  Hence why this is quick and easy salsa!  Plus this salsa tastes even better the next day, so this is a great recipe to make ahead of time.

So I LOVE salsa.  I will put it on ANYTHING.  I love it with grilled chicken, with vegetables, with whole beans, on my salad (instead of salad dressing), etc.  So many more uses for this salsa other than just dip for your chips!  Plus healthy….because it’s all veggies.  But to me salsa is best paired with chips, and chips and salsa is PARTY FOOD!!  This salsa would be a great appetizer to bring to a party…tis the football watching party season! #FootballFood

Quick and Easy Restaurant Salsa

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Serves: 15 Cooking Time: 0-minutes

Ingredients

  • 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, including juice
  • 1/2 small white onion, cut into chunks
  • 2 jalepeno peppers, seeded and cut into circles
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped (I used 1 tablespoon pre-chopped roasted garlic)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 handful of cilantro (or more if you REALLY like cilantro)
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice

Instructions

1

Add all of the above ingredients in the order listed to your food processor. Pulse a few times to break up the large pieces, then process until desired consistency is reached.

2

Taste the salsa and add adjust the flavors (cumin, salt, cilantro, garlic, etc) to your desired taste.

3

Transfer salsa to an airtight container and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours. Salsa tastes even better the next day!

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Need more football food ideas?!  Look no further than what all my blogging buddies are sharing…

XOXO,

Kelly

PS- I have linked this post up at the following link parties: Meal Plan Monday, Foodie Friday, Pretty Pintastic Party, The Pin Junkie.

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    Amy
    January 29, 2019 at 8:40 AM

    I must say that salsa and chips are one of my favorite things to eat! This recipe looks wonderful and I look forward to trying it out! Thank you for sharing.

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      Kelly
      January 29, 2019 at 9:03 AM

      Thanks Amy! It’s such a quick and easy recipe you definitely have to try it! XOXO

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    wendyklik
    January 30, 2019 at 4:01 AM

    We’ve got the salsa. Let’s get this party started.

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      Kelly
      January 31, 2019 at 7:50 AM

      Yesssss!!!

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    Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
    January 30, 2019 at 5:51 AM

    I LOVE chips and salsa! But I almost always buy the salsa. I think I’ll make this for the Super Bowl instead of the store-bought stuff. I know it’ll be way better!

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      Kelly
      January 31, 2019 at 7:49 AM

      Yay! This is seriously SO EASY TO MAKE! I hope you try it out for Super Bowl! XOXO

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    Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck
    January 30, 2019 at 3:20 PM

    So much better than salsa out of a jar!!! A few fresh ingredients make all the difference!

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      Kelly
      January 31, 2019 at 7:48 AM

      Thanks Colleen!! I agree…homemade is always better 🙂

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    pglooney
    January 30, 2019 at 3:28 PM

    nothing beats a homemade salsa

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      Kelly
      January 31, 2019 at 7:48 AM

      I totally agree Patrick 🙂 XOXO

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    Cindy Kerschner
    January 30, 2019 at 4:10 PM

    Fresh salsa is perfect for game day!

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      Kelly
      January 31, 2019 at 7:47 AM

      Totally necessary, right?!?!

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    heather (delicious not gorgeous)
    January 30, 2019 at 8:11 PM

    ahh this is my favorite kind of salsa (besides pico de gallo). i haven’t seen this the past few times i’ve had mexican food, so i suppose it’s time for me to take matters into my own hands and make it myself (;

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      Kelly
      January 31, 2019 at 7:46 AM

      I love pico de gallo too!! This recipe is so easy, there’s no excuse not to make out 🙂 XOXO

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    Julir
    February 3, 2019 at 7:02 AM

    The looks so fresh and delicious, who would have thought canned tomatoes could make such a pretty fresh looking dish. Can’t wait to try this!

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    mrsluvit02
    February 4, 2019 at 8:23 PM

    A great salsa recipe. A handy bowl of salsa can smarten up a boring meal.
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    Maria | kitchenathoskins
    February 6, 2019 at 6:28 AM

    I so love this recipe 🙂 Though I make salsas at home, I can’t manage to get the restaurant taste, soooo gonna make this.

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    midsummerlifedream
    February 7, 2019 at 8:27 AM

    I will be trying this. When I make salsas at home, they tend to be closer to pico de gallo, so this will be a nice switch up.

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