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5-Minute Blended Restaurant Salsa

Fresh, bright salsa made by blending canned tomatoes with jalapeño, cilantro, and lime. Serve with tortilla chips for instant restaurant vibes at home.

Total time
5 min
Servings
6
Calories
12
5-Minute Blended Restaurant Salsa
freshcasualsimplemexicanvegetarianvegangluten-freedairy-free

Ingredients

  • 1 can (14.5 oz) canned tomatoes (diced or whole, with juices)
  • 1 whole jalapeño
  • ¼ cup (lightly packed) fresh cilantro
  • ½ whole lime

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pour canned tomatoes with juices into a blender.

  2. 2

    Halve the jalapeño and remove seeds for mild heat, or keep them for spicy.

  3. 3

    Add jalapeño and cilantro to the blender, squeeze in lime juice.

  4. 4

    Pulse until salsa reaches your desired texture — chunky or smooth.

  5. 5

    Taste and season with salt and black pepper to preference.

  6. 6

    Transfer to a bowl and serve with tortilla chips immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • blender

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