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5 from 3 votes

Restaurant Style Chunky Salsa

This chunky salsa has everything you love about restaurant-style salsa with bright tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and a little heat. It's full of flavor and perfect for dipping with tortilla chips or serving alongside your favorite Mexican dishes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: chunky salsa, restaurant style chunky salsa
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 5 roma tomatoes
  • 1 white onion
  • 4 jalapeños
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 16 ounces diced tomatoes drained
  • 1 whole bunch of cilantro
  • Juice of 1 lime

Spices

  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a hot skillet sear the tomatoes, onions, and garlic until charred.
  • In a blender or food processor, pulse the diced tomatoes, charred veggies, and spices until it forms a nice chunky texture.
  • Stir in the fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust seasonings, if desired.

Notes

  • Drained canned tomatoes well. 
  • Don't skip charring the vegetables for deeper flavor.
  • Pulse, don't fully blend. 
  • Adjust heat to taste. 
  • Let it rest before serving. Allowing the salsa to rest for 15-20 minutes helps the flavors come together.

Nutrition

Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 363mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 213IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg