Salsa, a staple in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, is a versatile condiment that adds a burst of flavor to various dishes. Whether you prefer it mild, medium, or hot, there's a salsa recipe out there to satisfy your taste buds. If you're looking to recreate the restaurant-style salsa experience at home, this article will guide you through the essential ingredients, techniques, and tips to achieve that authentic flavor. From selecting the perfect tomatoes and peppers to mastering the art of roasting and blending, we'll provide you with a comprehensive guide to create a restaurant-quality salsa that will elevate your next taco night or party spread.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
RESTAURANT-STYLE SALSA
Food Network's Ree Drummond shares her recipe for homemade restaurant-style salsa that the whole family will love!
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories condiment
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the diced tomatoes, whole tomatoes, cilantro, onions, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, salt, sugar and lime juice in a blender or food processor. (This is a very large batch. I recommend using a 12-cup food processor, or you can process the ingredients in batches and then mix everything together in a large mixing bowl.)
- Pulse until you get the salsa to the consistency you'd like. I do about 10 to 15 pulses. Test seasonings with a tortilla chip and adjust as needed.
- Refrigerate the salsa for at least an hour before serving.
FRESH RESTAURANT-STYLE SALSA
This addictive salsa is restaurant quality, or maybe even better! It's fresh and flavorful, not too spicy, and easy to make in a food processor with a mix of ripe and canned Roma tomatoes. This makes a big batch which is good because it will go fast. Serve with lots of thin, crispy tortilla chips and a margarita, of course!
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Tomato Salsa Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine canned and fresh tomatoes, onion, and garlic in a food processor; pulse 5 times to chop. Add cilantro, serrano and jalapeno peppers, lime juice, salt, and cumin and process for 10 seconds. Pulse further to desired consistency. Check and adjust seasoning as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 10.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 168.1 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT STYLE SALSA
Blending canned crushed tomatoes with pickled jalapeno peppers and fresh cilantro makes an easy and tasty salsa.
Provided by Jon
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Tomato Salsa Recipes
Time 8h5m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Blend crushed tomatoes, jalapeno peppers with juice, cilantro leaves, salt, and garlic powder in a blender until smooth. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 19 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 205.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
FRESH TOMATO SALSA RESTAURANT-STYLE
My family loves the salsa from Carlos O'Kelly's. This is as close as I can come and it is delicious! You can add anything to this salsa, we've added different peppers or more garlic. It's always good.
Provided by MamaMia2008
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Tomato Salsa Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix tomatoes, scallions, garlic, and jalapeno pepper together in a bowl. Drizzle lime juice over mixture and add cilantro, onion salt, and salt; mix well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 159.1 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
RESTAURANT STYLE SALSA, ADAPTED FROM THE PIONEER WOMAN RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by Foodiewife
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- You only need to rough chop the vegetables and toss them into a food processor, which includes: Onion, jalapeno, garlic, sugar, salt, cumin, lime juice, and cilantro in a blender or food processor. Pulse just a few times. Add the tomatoes and mild green chilis (or the Rotel tomatoes, if using). Pulse until you get the salsa to the consistency you'd like-I do about 10 to 15 pulses. Test seasonings with a tortilla chip and adjust as needed. Refrigerate salsa for at least an hour. Serve with tortilla chips or cheese nachos.
MY RESTAURANT-STYLE SALSA-SMALL BATCH
This recipe is adapted from The Pioneer Woman's blog recipe. Everyone who has tried this salsa absolutely loves it. It is close to my Enough For A Superbowl Party Salsa only a much smaller amount. I think that this would make a great Mexican Gazpacho recipe for summertime. I have found that Hunts brand tomatoes is the best for this recipe. There really is a difference in flavor of brands. I also only use Rotel brand because the flavor is consistent. Here are the heat breakdowns: Mild: use mild (and don't use the jalapeno) Rotel Medium: use original Rotel Hot: use hot Rotel
Provided by dawnie2u
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Yield 3 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pour the tomatoes, Rotel, green onions and cilantro into an 7-cup food processor (or make in half batches and combine when done). Pulse the mixture about 15 times.
- Add garlic, jalapeno (if using), sugar, salt and cumin.Pulse until the consistency that you like. I pulse about 10 mores times.
- Pour into a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to let the flavors meld (If I am in a rush, I will stick in the freezer for about 30 minutes).
- It will keep for at least a week, and if we haven't used it all by then, which rarely happens, I add it into soup or chili.
RESTAURANT-STYLE SALSA (PIONEER WOMAN)
I must say I was skeptical of making salsa with other than fresh tomatoes, but i was pleasantly surprised. Like Pioneer Woman, I also don't like most of the store-bought salsa because of the vinegar flavor. I used diced tomatoes instead of whole and a lot more cilantro, but the recipe is posted as written. Recipe courtesy of The Pioneer Woman Cooks, Food From My Frontier.
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories Vegan
Time 10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Into a food processor or blender, add the whole tomatoes with their juice, the Rotel, and the onion.
- Quarter the jalapeno lengthwise, then slice it thinly.
- Add the jalapeno and garlic to the mix.
- Next, add the sugar, salt, cumin, lime juice, and cilantro.
- Pulse several times until it reaches the consistency you like.
- Serve with chips.
PIONEER WOMAN RESTAURANT STYLE SALSA
I found this recipe of Ree Drummonds when she first came out with it (I have no idea how many years ago that was). I do know that it is the best salsa I've ever tasted and so easy to make. It does taste restaurant quality! I have no idea how long it will last in the refrigerator as it disappears fast. I've lost count of the...
Provided by Patricia J.
Categories Salsas
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Note: this is a very large batch. Recommend using a 12-cup food processor, or you can process the ingredients in batches and then mix everything together in a large mixing bowl.
- 2. Combine whole tomatoes, Rotel, onion, jalapeno (just cut the ends off and then cut the jalapeno into 4 chunks...you add the whole jalapeno including the seeds and membrane) garlic, sugar, salt, cumin, lime juice, and cilantro in a blender or food processor. Pulse until you get the salsa to the consistency you'd like---I do about 10 to 15 pulses (10 to 15 pulses is how Ree likes it...I like it a little chunkier, so I pulse it 5 times and then check it. Pulse till it's the consistency you want).Test seasonings with a tortilla chip and adjust as needed.
- 3. Refrigerate salsa for at least an hour. Serve with tortilla chips or cheese nachos
- 4. Pat's Note: You can make this as hot as you want by getting the hotter Rotel instead of the original and increasing the jalapeno pepper used to two instead of the one. When I have fresh tomatoes out of the garden, I use the same weight of them as the canned tomatoes. I will also use my home canned tomatoes. I also use two 14.5 oz. cans diced tomatoes and juice in place of the whole tomatoes. Adjust the garlic and onion to your taste.
MEDIUM HOT RESTAURANT STYLE SALSA
After being inspired by a recipe I found on Pinterest, I decided to enter a salsa competition at work. I broke out the blender and purchased some basic salsa ingredients in bulk and started creating! This is a restaurant style salsa made with just enough jalapenos to be dangerous!
Provided by Julie C.
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 1 quart, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse/blend until combined.
FIERY HOT RESTAURANT STYLE SALSA
After being inspired by a recipe I found on Pinterest, I decided to enter a salsa competition at work. I broke out the blender and purchased some basic salsa ingredients in bulk and started creating! This is a restaurant style salsa made with lots of jalapenos!
Provided by Julie C.
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 1 quart, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse/blend until combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 17.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 679.6, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 0.7
MY RESTAURANT-STYLE SALSA-LARGE BATCH
This recipe was adapted from The Pioneer Woman's blog recipe. Everyone who has tried this salsa absolutely loves it. It is close to my Enough For A Superbowl Party Salsa only a much smaller amount. I think that this would make a great Mexican Gazpacho recipe for summertime. I have found that Hunts brand tomatoes is the best for this recipe. There really is a difference in flavor of brands. I also only use Rotel brand because the flavor is consistent. Here are the heat breakdowns: Mild: 2 cans mild (don't use the jalapeno) Medium: 1 can original, 1 can mild Medium-Hot: 2 can original Hot: 1 can original, 1 can hot Hot-hot: 2 cans hot I hope that makes sense.
Provided by dawnie2u
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Yield 6 cups, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pour the tomatoes, Rotel, green onions and cilantro into an 11-cup food processor (or make in half batches and combine when done). Pulse the mixture about 15 times.
- Add garlic, jalapeno (if using), sugar, salt and cumin.
- Pulse until the consistency that you like. I pulse about 10 mores times.
- Pour into a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to let the flavors meld (If I am in a rush, I will stick in the freezer for about 30 minutes).
- It will keep for at least a week, and if we haven't used it all by then, which rarely happens, I add it into soup or chili.
BLENDED SALSA (TYPICAL RESTAURANT STYLE)
There's just something about the chips and salsa that are put down in front of me when I visit my neighborhood Mexican joint. It's a typical Tex-Mex place. This is the kind of salsa that's simple and can't be replicated by a store bought, jarred version. Fresh tomatoes are NOT the way to go to get the flavor I'm looking for. Don't get me wrong, fresh pico de gallo is just as easy and delicious. Canned tomatoes have the correct flavor and consistency.
Provided by PulpSeattle
Categories Vegetable
Time 5m
Yield 1-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend on low 10-30 seconds depending on the desired consistency. While it tastes great right away, you get the best flavor if you let it sit for a few hours or overnight.
Tips:
- Use ripe tomatoes. This will ensure the salsa is flavorful and juicy.
- Roast the tomatoes. Roasting the tomatoes will concentrate their flavor and give the salsa a smoky flavor.
- Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs, such as cilantro, oregano, and basil, will add a lot of flavor to the salsa.
- Don't over-blend the salsa. You want the salsa to have some texture, so don't blend it until it is completely smooth.
- Add some heat. If you like your salsa spicy, add some chopped jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- Let the salsa rest. Letting the salsa rest for at least 30 minutes will allow the flavors to meld together.
Conclusion:
Restaurant-style salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. By following these tips, you can make restaurant-style salsa at home that is just as good as, if not better than, the salsa you get at your favorite Mexican restaurant.
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