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Easy Restaurant-Style Blender Salsa

Name: Easy Restaurant-Style Blender Salsa
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1/2 white onion, diced; 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, roughly chopped; 1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp dried cilantro; 1 tsp granulated sugar; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

This easy blender salsa replicates the smooth, balanced flavor of restaurant versions using canned tomatoes, pickled jalapeños, and warm spices. It comes together in minutes with no chopping required.

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🌍Tex-Mex 🏷️Salsa 🏷️Blender salsa 🏷️Restaurant-style 🏷️Dip

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Total

1h 5m

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Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

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Ingredients

1/2 white onion, diced
1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, roughly chopped
1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp dried cilantro
1 tsp granulated sugar
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

1
Dice half of a white onion and add it to a blender.
2
Roughly chop the pickled jalapeños and add them to the blender.
3
Add the can of petite diced tomatoes and the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies to the blender, including all the liquid.
4
Add the ground cumin, garlic powder, dried cilantro, granulated sugar, salt, and pepper to the blender.
5
Give the ingredients a quick stir in the blender.
6
Blend the salsa in short pulses until it reaches your desired consistency.
7
Refrigerate the salsa for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
8
Serve with your favorite tortilla chips.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Don't over-blend—pulse until smooth but slightly chunky; over-processing creates a watery, separated texture.
Let the salsa sit for 15 minutes before serving; this allows spices to bloom and flavors to marry.
Taste and adjust salt before serving; canned tomatoes vary in sodium content.
Use a food processor or immersion blender if you don't have a standard blender—results are equally good.

Substitutions

Pickled jalapeños → fresh jalapeños (use 2–3 whole, adjust to taste; adds fresher heat but less vinegar tang)
Dried cilantro → fresh cilantro (use 3 tbsp, add at end; more aromatic and brighter)
Petite diced tomatoes → diced Roma tomatoes (fresh; will be less smooth and slightly wetter)
Canned tomatoes with green chilies → 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper + 1/4 tsp green hot sauce (milder and less spicy)

Storage & make-ahead

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Salsa can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

Equipment

blender · food processor (alternative)

Common Questions

Can I make this salsa ahead of time?

Yes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Flavors actually improve after a few hours.

How do I adjust the heat level?

Add or reduce pickled jalapeños to taste. For milder salsa, use fewer jalapeños or remove some seeds. For spicier, add fresh serrano peppers or increase jalapeños.

Why use both canned tomato products?

The petite diced tomatoes provide texture while the diced tomatoes with green chilies add subtle flavor and spice. You can use all of one type if needed, though flavor will differ slightly.

Should I drain the canned tomatoes?

No—keep the juice undrained. It creates the smooth, pourable consistency that makes this salsa restaurant-style.

Can I use fresh cilantro instead of dried?

Yes, but use 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro added at the end and blend briefly to avoid over-processing. Fresh gives a brighter taste but slightly less concentrated herb flavor.