Blender Mexican Restaurant Salsa Recipe
A fresh, restaurant-style blender Mexican salsa made with ripe tomatoes, jalapeños, onion, cilantro, and lime juice. This flavorful salsa is simmered for depth and blended for a smooth, authentic taste that’s perfect for chips, tacos, and meal toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: About 8 cups
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending and simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 8–10 large ripe tomatoes, peeled
- 3 ounces tomato paste
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1–2 tablespoons salt, to taste
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 large red onion, chopped
- 1/2 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2–3 jalapeño peppers, seeds removed
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
Instructions
- Boil tomatoes briefly, transfer to ice bath, peel skins, and blend until smooth or chunky as desired.
- Transfer blended tomatoes to a large pot and stir in tomato paste, lime juice, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Blend bell pepper, onions, and jalapeños until finely chopped and add to pot.
- Simmer salsa over low heat for 3–4 hours, stirring occasionally until reduced and thickened.
- Blend reserved cilantro and a portion of red onion, then stir into cooled salsa for fresh flavor.
- Serve or store in airtight containers for later use.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeños to control spice level.
- Simmering deepens flavor and thickens texture.
- Canned tomatoes can be used for convenience.
- Blend less for a chunkier salsa.
- Best flavor develops after cooling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
