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    Restaurant Style Salsa

    Published: Jan 15, 2014 · Modified: Nov 14, 2019 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Restaurant Style Salsa - made fresh in just minutes!

    Restaurant Style Salsa

    Recently, my Husband and I realized something. It will be a long long time before we can go together to a restaurant and actually enjoy the meal. Not inhale it quickly before one of the kids will decide to have a tantrum. Then we are asked how was your food and it takes us a moment to even figure out what we ate! Crazy! Sometimes I feel like I have only half of my brain - being in kids land 24/7 is exhausting.

    We don't want to give up our favorite dishes so I decided to learn how to make them myself. I have a list of dishes from Chili's, Olive Garden and Outback. I' made my very favorite Monterey Chicken the other night and it was absolutely amazing!! But that's for another post.

    This salsa, that reminds us of the salsa from Chili's was right there, on top of the list. It took me just minutes to whip it up and it was perfect! Just place the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until it reaches the desired consistency. Next time you are craving salsa or simply need it for your dinner - try this Chili's copycat recipe. It's fantastic!

    Fresh Homemade Salsa

    Fresh Homemade Salsa

    Restaurant Style Salsa

    Author: Anna
    Restaurant Style Salsa - fresh and made in just minutes!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 3 cups
    Calories 20 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 cans diced tomatoes one drained, 14oz.
    • 2 jalapenos seeded, quartered
    • ¼ c diced yellow onion
    • ½ c diced green bell pepper
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • ¼ c fresh cilantro
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon sugar
    • 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice

    Instructions
     

    • Place tomatoes, jalapenos, onion, pepper, garlic and cilantro in food processor. Pulse 5 to 6 times or until desired consistency.
    • Add cumin, garlic salt, sugar and lime juice. Pulse 2 times. Taste and add more spice if needed.
    • Chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
    • Serve.

    Notes

    The total time reflects chilling time also.
    Recipe source: Crunchy Creamy Sweet.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 86mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 34.5mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    Comments

    1. Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says

      January 17, 2014 at 3:07 pm

      Chips and homemade salsa rocks and yours looks incredibly delicious, Anna! I can imagine you make this often for your little ones. Thanks for sharing!

    2. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

      January 17, 2014 at 10:23 am

      Oh my gosh!! Such perfect timing with the Super Bowl coming! Can't wait to try this out 🙂

    3. Colette says

      January 16, 2014 at 1:13 pm

      That touch of sugar takes the edge off and balances all the flavours.
      Looks gorgeous and so fresh. Will need to make some tomorrow. xo

    4. CrunchyCreamySw says

      January 16, 2014 at 1:04 pm

      Thank you, Laura!

    5. preventionrd says

      January 16, 2014 at 11:28 am

      I make a grilled salsa in the summer I adore...but I think this is the ultimate "winter" salsa. And who doesn't love restaurant-style salsa!? Pinned!

      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        January 16, 2014 at 1:06 pm

        Oooo, summer grilled salsa - that sounds fabulous!!!

    6. Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says

      January 16, 2014 at 11:27 am

      YUM. I love love love this salsa and even better that it's homemade! Pass a bowl to me, please (and the recipe for that Monterey chicken! ;)).

      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        January 16, 2014 at 1:05 pm

        I can't wait to share the chicken recipe! So so good! Thanks, Stephanie!

    7. Jessica says

      January 16, 2014 at 11:18 am

      Oh, we love homemade salsa! This salsa looks perfect!

      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        January 16, 2014 at 1:05 pm

        Thanks, Jessica!

    8. Curry and Comfort says

      January 15, 2014 at 5:12 pm

      I know how you feel. My kids are bigger now and we can get though a meal with them, but I always feel a bit guilty at how much it costs for four of us to eat out. I can cook a weeks worth of dinners for the price of one time eating out at a restaurant. . I love this salsa... especially since I am not a fan of cilantro and I can happily keep it out and I cannot do so when eating at a restaurant. Thanks for sharing this. 🙂

      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        January 15, 2014 at 6:34 pm

        Yes! That's another reason - you can save so much by making it all at home! Any time you want and made any adjustments you want. 🙂 Thanks, Ramona!

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