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    Home » Recipes » Mexican Recipes

    Homemade Salsa Recipe (Restaurant Style)

    July 1, 2020 Updated: May 3, 2022 By Katie Crenshaw 11 Comments

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    This restaurant style homemade salsa recipe can be made easily in your food processor or blender in 5 minutes! The flavors are fresh and delicious!
    This restaurant style homemade salsa recipe can be made easily in your food processor or blender in 5 minutes! The flavors are fresh and delicious!
    This restaurant style homemade salsa recipe can be made easily in your food processor or blender in 5 minutes! The flavors are fresh and delicious!
    This restaurant style homemade salsa recipe can be made easily in your food processor or blender in 5 minutes! The flavors are fresh and delicious! You will never buy store bought salsa again! #homemadesalsa #salsa
    This restaurant style homemade salsa recipe can be made easily in your food processor or blender in 5 minutes! The flavors are fresh and delicious! You will never buy store bought salsa again! #homemadesalsa #salsa
    This restaurant style homemade salsa recipe can be made easily in your food processor or blender in 5 minutes! The flavors are fresh and delicious! You will never buy store bought salsa again! #homemadesalsa #salsa

    This restaurant style homemade salsa recipe can be made easily in your food processor or blender in 5 minutes!

    The flavors are fresh and delicious! You will never buy store bought salsa again!

    homemade salsa in a bowl surrounded by tortilla chips on a wooden block with jalapeno and cilantro to the side

    Do you love restaurant style salsa? This recipe is just like the red salsa the Mexican restaurants serve with chips at your table.

    I double the batch when I make it because it disappears fast in my home.

    Make sure to make my homemade chips to go with it!

    They are super easy also and go brilliantly with this red salsa!

    Watch how to make

    ingredients for homemade salsa

    Ingredients

    Here are the following ingredients you will need to make this homemade salsa recipe:

    • Canned diced tomatoes and chiles-Spicy or mild
    • Canned diced tomatoes
    • Cilantro
    • Cumin
    • Lime
    • Garlic
    • Honey
    • Salt
    • Jalapeno
    • Onion

    Can you use sugar instead of honey?

    I love the flavor of honey in this salsa. It adds a touch of sweetness without overpowering the sauce.

    Honey also balances the acidity.

    However, if you don't have honey on hand, you can substitute it for 1 teaspoon of white sugar.

    salsa ingredients in food processor

    How to make salsa from scratch

    Follow these easy steps to make salsa from scratch.

    1. Measure out your ingredients.
    2. Chop the the onion and jalapeno into large chunks to allow them to move freely in your food processor or blender.
    3. Add all of the ingredients to your food processor or blender.
    4. Pulse until smooth!
    A tortilla chip dipped into red salsa

    Tips

    Tip: To get the most juice out of your limes, before cutting, microwave them for 20 to 30 seconds. Also, roll them with firm pressure on a hard surface.

    Tip: If you want it mild, substitute one small bell pepper for a jalapeño.  

    Tip: If you want it spicier add one more jalapeño or add a serrano pepper.

    How long will it last?

    Homemade salsa will last 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator.

    You can freeze fresh homemade salsa, but I do not recommend it. Frozen salsa becomes very watery when it is thawed out.

    red salsa in a bowl surrounded by tortilla chips

    If you love salsa as much as I do, you might want to try some of these other made from scratch salsa recipes:

    • Peach Salsa
    • Jalapeno Salsa
    • Tomatillo Salsa Verde
    • Cranberry Salsa
    • Texas Caviar

    You can also check out my 20 Easy and Delicious Salsa Recipe Round Up featuring some of my recipes and recipes from other food bloggers!

    Please leave me a comment below if you make this red salsa and tell me what you thought about it. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.

    Also post your picture of your homemade salsa on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!

    homemade salsa in a bowl surrounded by tortilla chips on a wooden block with jalapeno and cilantro to the side

    Homemade Salsa Recipe (Restaurant Style)

    This restaurant style homemade salsa recipe can be made easily in your food processor or blender in 5 minutes! The flavors are fresh and delicious! You will never buy store bought salsa again!
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    Course: Appetizer, Low Carb, Salsa, Sauce, seasoning
    Cuisine: Mexican, Paleo, Whole 30
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 16kcal
    Author: Katie Crenshaw

    Ingredients

    • 14 oz can diced tomatoes
    • 10 oz can diced tomatoes with chilies
    • ½ onion roughly chopped
    • 1 clove garlic chopped or 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
    • 1 jalapeño seeded
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • ¼ teaspoon cumin
    • medium sized handful of fresh cilantro washed
    • juice of one lime
    • salt to taste

    Instructions

    • In a food processor or blender, add: 14 oz can diced tomatoes, 10 oz can diced tomatoes with chilies, ½ onion roughly chopped, 1 garlic clove, 1 jalapeno, 1 teaspoon honey, ¼ teaspoon cumin, large handful of cilantro, juice of 1 lime, and salt to taste.
    • Pulse until smooth.

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    Notes

    Note: If you want it mild, substitute one small bell pepper for a jalapeño.  
    Note:  If you want it hotter add one more jalapeño or add a serrano pepper.

    Nutrition- Nutrition info is based on estimation only.

    Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 8.5mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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