Restaurant Style Salsa

Chili’s Salsa has always been a favorite, and this copycat recipe tastes just like it! Easy restaurant style salsa recipe made at home in just minutes!

Not gonna lie, even though it’s probably not cool to admit…I love Chili’s chips and salsa! The chips are so thin and salty, the salsa is the perfect texture with exactly the right amount of spice.

Honestly, Chili’s salsa is just irresistible, so it was only a matter of time before we shared a homemade version!

Not a fan of the smooth restaurant style salsa? Try our pico de gallo instead!

And don’t freak out about the can situation! I know a lot of people hear ‘salsa recipe’ and instantly think of a ton of fresh produce. I am here to tell you that, in this instance (and possibly ONLY in this instance) homemade salsa from canned tomatoes just tastes better!

Ingredient Notes:

Tomato – We buy whole peeled canned tomatoes.

Jalapeno – We always have a jar of ‘tamed’ jalapeno slices in our pantry. Use fresh jalapenos for more of a spicy kick.

Cilantro – This one is optional! Chili’s doesn’t actually use cilantro, but it’s a must for me when I make it at home.

How To Make Salsa Recipe:

Blend: You’ll need a can of whole, peeled tomatoes, an onion, some jalapeno, garlic, cumin, lime, salt, and cilantro.

Add everything to a blender or food processor and process until the mixture is mostly smooth. And if you are feeling bad about using canned ingredients, try balancing it out by using a fresh squeezed lime for the juice! It makes a big difference!

I love how quick this homemade Mexican salsa comes together, with just a few whirs in the blender to get the perfect consistency.

Serve: Once it’s blended to your preferred consistency, feel free to adjust the spiciness by adding more or less jalapenos, but keep in mind that this gets spicier after it’s sat for awhile.

For the best flavor, pop this in the fridge for a couple of hours. As I mentioned, it does get spicier the longer it sits.

That’s about it! This is a super simple salsa recipe.

Use this recipe to top my Fried Tacos or as a dip for these easy Homemade Air Fryer Tortilla Chips.

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