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This chunky, restaurant-style salsa comes together in just 5 minutes with the help of a blender!
Do you have a favorite kitchen item? Something you can’t live without? Something that you use all the time and if you part just a couple days without it, you’ll just die? Okay, maybe that was a bit dramatic but with this move to San Francisco, my new, glorious, fabulous Blendtec named Ladybird, has been packed away for the last couple of days and I’m having some major separation issues.
No, but really, isn’t Ladybird just the prettiest thing you’ve ever laid eyes on? Along with its sleek design and versatile functionality, this blender is a godsend! You can make anything in this baby, from buttermilk bread to broccoli-cheddar soup to spinach ice cream– the possibilities are endless!
And have you seen the illuminated touch area? With it’s universal icons, you can effortlessly choose your signature blend cycles in a single touch. Plus, the touch slider’s sensor gives you complete control to jump at any speed.
I’m not going to lie – purchasing a Blendtec Blenderis quite an investment, but it’s worth every single penny. I’ve spent $30+ on cheap blenders and it’s broken down on me rather quickly with very limited functionality on cutting through ice. But with Ladybird, you’ll have absolutely no problem with that. Just go ahead and press that “Ice Crush” button. You’ll see what I’m talking about.
Ladybird can also make a mean salsa. But not just any kind of salsa – it’s 5-minute, chunky, restaurant-style salsa. Yes, it really takes just 5 minutes. There’s barely any dicing or prep work involved. So just let the Blendtec work it’s magic and relax. After that, you can go ahead and faceplant yourself in this salsa during the Patriots game!
Restaurant Style Salsa
Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 5 minutes minutes
Total: 5 minutes minutes
This chunky, restaurant-style salsa comes together in just 5 minutes with the help of a blender!
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Ingredients
- 2 (10-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 small red onion, roughly chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
Combine diced tomatoes, garlic, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper, to taste, in blender until smooth.
Serve with tortilla chips.
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Disclosure: Blendtec provided me with a Black Designer Series Wildsidefor review. All opinions expressed are my own.
posted on September 7, 2013under appetizer, game day, vegetarian
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Gina — October 27, 2022 @ 12:26 PM Reply
Did you use Rotel tomatoes?
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Anonymous — January 15, 2021 @ 7:14 PM Reply
So easy, so tasty
Thanks so much for this recipe.
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Kristen — August 31, 2015 @ 3:27 PM Reply
I’ve decided to try this recipe but I’m not sure if I need to drain the tomatoes?
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Chungah — August 31, 2015 @ 10:20 PM Reply
The tomatoes do not have to be drained.
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Kayla — July 23, 2015 @ 4:16 PM Reply
Found this recipe on Pinterest and gave it a try today. It turned out perfect and so delicious! I left out the jalapeño to cut back on the spice and it’s just right for me!
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Elizabeth — January 4, 2015 @ 7:22 PM Reply
Just made it! It’s awesome! I left the sugar out because we’ve cut out all processed sugars but it still tastes wonderful. Thanks for all of the wonderful recipes.
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Kristie — December 31, 2014 @ 3:09 PM Reply
The salsa looks fantastic! Quick question for you, should I drain the diced tomatoes first? Thanks! Can’t wait to try it!
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Chungah — December 31, 2014 @ 4:09 PM Reply
Kristie, there’s actually no need to drain prior to using.
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Fairportfan — October 4, 2014 @ 2:02 PM Reply
SO tempted to make this with a habanero instead of a jalapeno…
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Amy H — August 12, 2014 @ 10:37 PM Reply
This looks so good! I make a mean blended salsa often myself, but I’ve never tried adding sugar & rarely use cilantro. Oh, and I live in a house full of garlic fiends, so I usually use quite a bit more. I’ll have to try it with these ingredients next time. Thanks!
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Amanda — June 24, 2014 @ 3:54 PM Reply
Looks awesome! Do you know if it is acidic enough to can in a water bath canner? I would love to put some up!
Thanks!
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Chung-Ah — June 24, 2014 @ 4:26 PM Reply
I’ve never tried canning this but I would advise against it. This salsa would only keep for several days once it’s been made.
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Jessica — May 12, 2014 @ 12:13 PM Reply
I’m not sure if my onion was a “large” small onion, but the onion taste was so overpowering my husband and I couldn’t even eat this!:( I usually love onion too and never shy away it, but to me it seems like there should only be half an onion or so in this.
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Chung-Ah — May 12, 2014 @ 3:06 PM Reply
Yes, as indicated in the ingredients, a small onion should be used. You can always reduce the amount of onion as needed to cater to your taste buds.
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Lacey — April 14, 2014 @ 5:45 PM Reply
Does it really taste fresh using canned tomatoes? I am just curious. It looks like fresh.
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Chung-Ah — April 14, 2014 @ 6:45 PM Reply
Yes, it really does taste fresh. I actually prefer using canned tomatoes versus fresh for a salsa like this because the former has so much more juice to bring to the dish.
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Alexandra — April 1, 2014 @ 12:53 PM Reply
Hi there!
Can you freeze the salsa ?
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Chung-Ah — April 1, 2014 @ 2:05 PM Reply
Unfortunately, I can’t really answer this question as I have never tried freezing this myself. We cleaned up the salsa the same day!
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Natalie Salinas — March 30, 2014 @ 10:47 PM Reply
Hey there!!!
I made your salsa today and couldn’t help but notice that it was missing something( for me and my husband that is).
Just thought you might want to know that I added cumin and that made a world of difference. (again, for me it tasted much better)
I will also add I did use serrano pepper instead of the jalepeno because we wanted the salsa to be spicer.
Let me know what you think
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Chung-Ah — March 30, 2014 @ 10:54 PM Reply
I’m not the biggest fan of cumin but thanks so much for the suggestion!
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Ebeth Reyes — October 8, 2015 @ 9:28 AM Reply
I agree. Cumin was needed. I added it too.
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search engine optimization ebay — March 21, 2014 @ 8:03 PM Reply
Hi there. Thanks a lot for the awesome write up. Perfect advice
exactly like what I’m hunting for a very long time.
Glad to locate this post and I have shared on a number of social networks
platforms! Going to bookmark this post too for reference in the foreseeable future as
well. Maintain the nice work!
-
Seyarra — February 16, 2014 @ 1:11 AM Reply
Instead of using can diced tomatoes, I chopped some of my own and when I added all the ingredients to my blender, the color of the salsa was turning a poopy brown color? Then I added more tomatoes and the salsa turned out really delicious but it was lacking the beautiful red color that you have on your blog. I wondered what I did wrong.
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Chung-Ah — February 16, 2014 @ 8:08 AM Reply
By substituting fresh tomatoes, you did not provide enough tomato juice/liquid to obtain that vibrant red color. For optimal results, I advise to use the ingredients listed out without any substitutions.
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Amanda — February 12, 2014 @ 10:31 AM Reply
How spicy would you say this is? Mild, Medium?
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Chung-Ah — February 12, 2014 @ 11:20 AM Reply
I would say about medium. You can always omit the jalapeno for a milder taste.
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gabrielle — January 28, 2014 @ 1:45 PM Reply
I have a ninja and I just made this – the salsa is awesome! so easy too!
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Nicole — January 12, 2014 @ 9:03 PM Reply
Looks great. About how long will it hold up in the fridge?
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Chung-Ah — January 12, 2014 @ 10:24 PM Reply
I’d say about 2-3 days to be safe.
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Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking — January 10, 2014 @ 1:31 PM Reply
Looks so yummy! I’d love to dip a dozen chips into this scrumptious salsa!
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fashion — November 7, 2013 @ 11:56 AM Reply
Hi there, I read your blog like every week.
Your writing style is awesome, keep it up!
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Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen — September 10, 2013 @ 3:49 AM Reply
LOVE your new blog design, Chung-Ah! She’s beeeautiful! So refreshing and better showcases your fresh recipes and inviting photography. Also, love this speedy 5-minute recipe for salsa as we eat it at our house on almost a daily basis. Thank you for sharing!
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Julianne @ Beyond Frosting — September 9, 2013 @ 4:08 PM Reply
A good blender is totally worth an investment- much like a mixer! I have both a Vitamix and a Ninja for different reasons! Love this salsa, I have yet to try and make my own, but I totally need to!
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Ari @ Ari's Menu — September 9, 2013 @ 8:21 AM Reply
I am a salsa fiend, but I don’t know I always thought it was so complicated to make–this looks delicious and so easy!
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Cassie — September 8, 2013 @ 5:07 PM Reply
CUTE new blog design!! And I love this salsa. I use my Blendtec ALL the time for quick and easy salsa!
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Laura (Tutti Dolci) — September 8, 2013 @ 1:45 PM Reply
Salsa is a daily snack for me. This looks so good!
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Connie — September 8, 2013 @ 12:06 PM Reply
What an awesome blender! I’d love to have one of these…or one from the slightly more expensive counterpart. Oh well, I shall make my salsa in the food processor for now.
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Faye Mc — September 8, 2013 @ 8:16 AM Reply
I would love to taste fresh salsa made in a Blentec. Sadly only an old low-end blender sitting on my counter. We’ll see how that goes.
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Tieghan — September 8, 2013 @ 5:23 AM Reply
So jealous of that blender! I want one and a batch of this salsa! For now I will settle with the salsa since I can totally make it in my food processor! YUM!
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Chung-Ah — September 9, 2013 @ 9:32 PM Reply
You should definitely invest in the Blendtec. You would love it, Tieghan!
Gina — October 27, 2022 @ 12:26 PM Reply
Did you use Rotel tomatoes?
Anonymous — January 15, 2021 @ 7:14 PM Reply
So easy, so tasty
Thanks so much for this recipe.
Kristen — August 31, 2015 @ 3:27 PM Reply
I’ve decided to try this recipe but I’m not sure if I need to drain the tomatoes?
-
Chungah — August 31, 2015 @ 10:20 PM Reply
The tomatoes do not have to be drained.
Kayla — July 23, 2015 @ 4:16 PM Reply
Found this recipe on Pinterest and gave it a try today. It turned out perfect and so delicious! I left out the jalapeño to cut back on the spice and it’s just right for me!
Elizabeth — January 4, 2015 @ 7:22 PM Reply
Just made it! It’s awesome! I left the sugar out because we’ve cut out all processed sugars but it still tastes wonderful. Thanks for all of the wonderful recipes.
Kristie — December 31, 2014 @ 3:09 PM Reply
The salsa looks fantastic! Quick question for you, should I drain the diced tomatoes first? Thanks! Can’t wait to try it!
-
Chungah — December 31, 2014 @ 4:09 PM Reply
Kristie, there’s actually no need to drain prior to using.
Fairportfan — October 4, 2014 @ 2:02 PM Reply
SO tempted to make this with a habanero instead of a jalapeno…
Amy H — August 12, 2014 @ 10:37 PM Reply
This looks so good! I make a mean blended salsa often myself, but I’ve never tried adding sugar & rarely use cilantro. Oh, and I live in a house full of garlic fiends, so I usually use quite a bit more. I’ll have to try it with these ingredients next time. Thanks!
Amanda — June 24, 2014 @ 3:54 PM Reply
Looks awesome! Do you know if it is acidic enough to can in a water bath canner? I would love to put some up!
Thanks!
-
Chung-Ah — June 24, 2014 @ 4:26 PM Reply
I’ve never tried canning this but I would advise against it. This salsa would only keep for several days once it’s been made.
Jessica — May 12, 2014 @ 12:13 PM Reply
I’m not sure if my onion was a “large” small onion, but the onion taste was so overpowering my husband and I couldn’t even eat this!:( I usually love onion too and never shy away it, but to me it seems like there should only be half an onion or so in this.
-
Chung-Ah — May 12, 2014 @ 3:06 PM Reply
Yes, as indicated in the ingredients, a small onion should be used. You can always reduce the amount of onion as needed to cater to your taste buds.
Lacey — April 14, 2014 @ 5:45 PM Reply
Does it really taste fresh using canned tomatoes? I am just curious. It looks like fresh.
-
Chung-Ah — April 14, 2014 @ 6:45 PM Reply
Yes, it really does taste fresh. I actually prefer using canned tomatoes versus fresh for a salsa like this because the former has so much more juice to bring to the dish.
Alexandra — April 1, 2014 @ 12:53 PM Reply
Hi there!
Can you freeze the salsa ?
-
Chung-Ah — April 1, 2014 @ 2:05 PM Reply
Unfortunately, I can’t really answer this question as I have never tried freezing this myself. We cleaned up the salsa the same day!
Natalie Salinas — March 30, 2014 @ 10:47 PM Reply
Hey there!!!
I made your salsa today and couldn’t help but notice that it was missing something( for me and my husband that is).
Just thought you might want to know that I added cumin and that made a world of difference. (again, for me it tasted much better)
I will also add I did use serrano pepper instead of the jalepeno because we wanted the salsa to be spicer.
Let me know what you think
-
Chung-Ah — March 30, 2014 @ 10:54 PM Reply
I’m not the biggest fan of cumin but thanks so much for the suggestion!
-
Ebeth Reyes — October 8, 2015 @ 9:28 AM Reply
I agree. Cumin was needed. I added it too.
search engine optimization ebay — March 21, 2014 @ 8:03 PM Reply
Hi there. Thanks a lot for the awesome write up. Perfect advice
exactly like what I’m hunting for a very long time.
Glad to locate this post and I have shared on a number of social networks
platforms! Going to bookmark this post too for reference in the foreseeable future as
well. Maintain the nice work!
Seyarra — February 16, 2014 @ 1:11 AM Reply
Instead of using can diced tomatoes, I chopped some of my own and when I added all the ingredients to my blender, the color of the salsa was turning a poopy brown color? Then I added more tomatoes and the salsa turned out really delicious but it was lacking the beautiful red color that you have on your blog. I wondered what I did wrong.
-
Chung-Ah — February 16, 2014 @ 8:08 AM Reply
By substituting fresh tomatoes, you did not provide enough tomato juice/liquid to obtain that vibrant red color. For optimal results, I advise to use the ingredients listed out without any substitutions.
Amanda — February 12, 2014 @ 10:31 AM Reply
How spicy would you say this is? Mild, Medium?
-
Chung-Ah — February 12, 2014 @ 11:20 AM Reply
I would say about medium. You can always omit the jalapeno for a milder taste.
gabrielle — January 28, 2014 @ 1:45 PM Reply
I have a ninja and I just made this – the salsa is awesome! so easy too!
Nicole — January 12, 2014 @ 9:03 PM Reply
Looks great. About how long will it hold up in the fridge?
-
Chung-Ah — January 12, 2014 @ 10:24 PM Reply
I’d say about 2-3 days to be safe.
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking — January 10, 2014 @ 1:31 PM Reply
Looks so yummy! I’d love to dip a dozen chips into this scrumptious salsa!
fashion — November 7, 2013 @ 11:56 AM Reply
Hi there, I read your blog like every week.
Your writing style is awesome, keep it up!
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen — September 10, 2013 @ 3:49 AM Reply
LOVE your new blog design, Chung-Ah! She’s beeeautiful! So refreshing and better showcases your fresh recipes and inviting photography. Also, love this speedy 5-minute recipe for salsa as we eat it at our house on almost a daily basis. Thank you for sharing!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting — September 9, 2013 @ 4:08 PM Reply
A good blender is totally worth an investment- much like a mixer! I have both a Vitamix and a Ninja for different reasons! Love this salsa, I have yet to try and make my own, but I totally need to!
Ari @ Ari's Menu — September 9, 2013 @ 8:21 AM Reply
I am a salsa fiend, but I don’t know I always thought it was so complicated to make–this looks delicious and so easy!
Cassie — September 8, 2013 @ 5:07 PM Reply
CUTE new blog design!! And I love this salsa. I use my Blendtec ALL the time for quick and easy salsa!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) — September 8, 2013 @ 1:45 PM Reply
Salsa is a daily snack for me. This looks so good!
Connie — September 8, 2013 @ 12:06 PM Reply
What an awesome blender! I’d love to have one of these…or one from the slightly more expensive counterpart. Oh well, I shall make my salsa in the food processor for now.
Faye Mc — September 8, 2013 @ 8:16 AM Reply
I would love to taste fresh salsa made in a Blentec. Sadly only an old low-end blender sitting on my counter. We’ll see how that goes.
Tieghan — September 8, 2013 @ 5:23 AM Reply
So jealous of that blender! I want one and a batch of this salsa! For now I will settle with the salsa since I can totally make it in my food processor! YUM!
-
Chung-Ah — September 9, 2013 @ 9:32 PM Reply
You should definitely invest in the Blendtec. You would love it, Tieghan!
