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Restaurant-Style Food Processor Salsa

Name: Restaurant-Style Food Processor Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic; 1 white onion, chopped; 2 serrano peppers; 2 jalapeño peppers; 2 handfuls cilantro; 1 pinch salt; 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes; 2 limes, juiced; salt, to taste

This restaurant-style salsa combines canned crushed and diced tomatoes with fresh jalapeños, serranos, cilantro, and lime in a food processor for a smooth, balanced dip ready in minutes.

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Total

10 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

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Ingredients

4 cloves garlic
1 white onion, chopped
2 serrano peppersoptional
2 jalapeño peppersoptional
2 handfuls cilantro
1 pinch salt
1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
2 limes, juiced
salt, to tasteoptional

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Instructions

1
In a food processor, combine the garlic cloves, chopped white onion, serrano or jalapeño peppers, cilantro, and a pinch of salt.
2
Pulse until the vegetables are finely minced.
3
Add the can of crushed tomatoes and the can of diced tomatoes.
4
Blend again until the salsa reaches your desired consistency. The creator prefers a smoother texture.
5
Add the juice of two limes and pulse briefly to combine.
6
Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning, adding more salt if needed.
7
Serve immediately with tortilla chips or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pulse ingredients in short bursts rather than continuous blending to achieve a smooth yet textured consistency without over-processing into a purée.
Toast cumin or add a pinch of Mexican oregano during pulsing for deeper flavor if desired—not in the base recipe but a common professional touch.
Let the salsa rest 30 minutes before serving so flavors meld; lime juice mellows and heat from peppers distributes evenly.
Taste and adjust salt at the end; canned tomatoes vary in sodium, so season gradually.

Substitutions

White onion → red onion or yellow onion (red adds sweetness, yellow is milder)
Serrano peppers → additional jalapeños or 1 habanero for heat (remove seeds to reduce spice)
Cilantro → parsley or omit entirely (for cilantro-averse cooks)
Crushed + diced tomatoes → 3 cups fresh tomatoes, drained (texture will be wetter; reduce lime juice slightly)

Storage & make-ahead

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze in ice-cube trays for up to 3 months.

Equipment

food processor

Common Questions

Can I use fresh tomatoes instead of canned?

Yes, use about 4 medium fresh tomatoes (roughly 2 lbs), quartered and drained. Fresh tomatoes will yield a slightly thinner, more watery salsa than the canned blend.