Salsa - Does anyone have a knock-out recipe for me to try?

BigLifter10

I love salsa and usually just buy some at the store. I have tried twice to make some myself, but I wasn't happy with them and am willing to try more. I don't like it too strong (I usually get mild or medium) and I prefer the "restaurant style" where it's a bit runnier and not as thick. For instance, I don't like the Pace brand, neither the flavor or thickness. Chi-Chi's used to have great salsa and if I could mimic that I'd be thrilled.

Please toss some out there that I can see and try!

Thank you!

Edwardshar

I have a good one for black bean and corn salsa if you like that.

swirlybee

I use a very simple recipe: tomato, onion, jalapeno from a jar, and cilantro. You can use fresh jalapeno but I like using the one from the jar because I use the picking liquid in the salsa. If you use fresh, then you'll need to use lemon juice. Roast (or boil) the tomato, onion and fresh jalapeno until the skin starts to peel off. Toss everything in a blender. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add a pinch of sugar to balance out the acidity of the tomato. I didn't put the amounts to use because that's entirely up to your tastes.

kikichewie

Yup. Restaurant-style recipe I found on Pinterest.

One large can plum tomatoes (28 oz I think), 2 jalapeños, small yellow onion, three cloves garlic, 2 T fresh cilantro, juice of one lime, 1.5 t cumin, 1.5 t salt, .25 t sugar. Whir it up in a food processor. Sooooooo good. We like the canned tomatoes bc sometimes good fresh ones are hard to find. I think it works out to be like 8 calories per tablespoon.

SunflowerCat74

Similar to the recipe above, but this is a huge hit for us.
1 can rotel
1 can stewed tomatoes
1/2 large yellow onion
1-2 jalepenos (seeded if you don't like the heat- check them for heat first)
1 tsp garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tsp salt
1 handful cilantro

Place onion and jalepenos in food processor, pulse several times. Add tomatoes, garlic, lime juice and salt, pulse a few more times. Add cilantro and pulse to desired consistency. Eat it!

canary_girl

I love to make fresh pico de gallo. I use plum tomatoes, Spanish onion, cilantro, and lime juice. I like it spicy so I put a whole jalapeño into my little mincer and add that. And a little salt. I taste it a lot to see if I need more of anything.

BigLifter10

Oooh, some good ideas for me! These sound great - thank you for sharing!

Emily3907

I always use the Pioneer Woman's recipe for restaurant style salsa and it is so amazing! Here it is, just whip everything in the food processor until desired consistency:

1 can (28 Ounce) Whole Tomatoes With Juice
2 cans (10 Ounce) Rotel (diced Tomatoes And Green Chilies)
1/4 cup Chopped Onion
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1 whole Jalapeno, Quartered And Sliced Thin
1/4 teaspoon Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1/2 cup Cilantro (more To Taste!)
1/2 whole Lime Juice

Occasionally, I also make a fresh pico with tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice and salt. Just chop everything up and season with lime and salt to taste. You can also control the heat by adding more or less jalapeno.

NewMeSM75

I normally toss in one large can of whole peeled tomatoes (drained), a seeded jalapeno, couple cloves of garlic, cilantro, juice of a lime and tsp of cumin into blender or food chopper. Blend up. Yum!