Spicy Restaurant Style Salsa

Salsa and chips with tomatoes, lime, and garnish.

5 from 1 vote

Get ready to ignite your taste buds with our homemade Spicy Restaurant Style Salsa recipe! Bursting with the freshest ingredients, zesty chilies, and tangy lime, this tantalizing homemade salsa recipe captures the essence of your favorite restaurant's flavors. Completely Gluten-free + Dairy-free!

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Servings: cups

Calories: 14kcal

Author: Shanika

Ingredients

SALSA:

1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes, organic (DO NOT drain)
½ red onion, roughly chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro (You can also use parsley)
3 garlic cloves
1 lime, freshly-squeezed
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 poblano pepper, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon cumin
hot sauce, optional

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Instructions

TO MAKE THE SALSA:

Add all ingredients to a food processor and process until broken down and mostly smooth with a few chunks visible, about 2-3 minutes. NOTE: Adjust herbs + seasonings based on your tastebuds, especially the spices that bring heat like the cumin, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes.
To serve, add salsa to a bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley, if desired. Enjoy with your favorite tortilla chips, over nachos, burrito bowls, in quesadillas, etc.
Bon Appetit!

Notes

STORAGE: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. When serving, either enjoy cold or heated.
MAKE AHEAD: You can make this salsa ahead of time and store it in an air-tight container in the refrigerator prior to serving. Also, you can prep ingredients and store them in separate airtight containers until ready to make the salsa as well.

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