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
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
Pour canned tomatoes with juices into a blender.
- 2
Halve the jalapeño and remove seeds for mild heat, or keep them for spicy.
- 3
Add jalapeño and cilantro to the blender, squeeze in lime juice.
- 4
Pulse until salsa reaches your desired texture — chunky or smooth.
- 5
Taste and season with salt and black pepper to preference.
- 6
Transfer to a bowl and serve with tortilla chips immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- blender
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