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With Salt and Wit

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107 March 8, 2016 30 Minute Recipes

Restaurant Style Salsa Recipe with Homemade Corn Tortilla Chips

This Restaurant Style Salsa Recipe is a simple and delicious salsa that is made in the blender so it comes together quickly for your next Taco Tuesday! 

With fresh ingredients, this simple and delicious cantina style salsa with homemade corn tortilla chips comes together quickly for a tasty snack!
With fresh ingredients, this simple and delicious cantina style salsa with homemade corn tortilla chips comes together quickly for a tasty snack!

This Restaurant Style Salsa Recipe is a simple and delicious salsa that is made in the blender so it comes together quickly for your next Taco Tuesday! 

about this Restaurant Style Salsa Recipe

If you have never made your own salsa, that is about to change! This homemade salsa recipe is so simple and takes only minutes to make. You can customize the spicy with as little or as much jalapeno as you like. All that you are missing is a delicious taco and margarita! 

This Restaurant Style Salsa Recipe is a simple and delicious salsa that is made in the blender so it comes together quickly for your next Taco Tuesday! 

ingredients you will need for this Restaurant Style Salsa Recipe 

  • Salsa:
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Jalapenos
  • Limes
  • Cilantro
  • Garlic
  • Sweet Onion
  • Cumin
  • Salt 
  • Pepper
  • Sugar
  • Chips
  • Corn Tortillas
  • Olive OIl Spray
  • Salt

This Restaurant Style Salsa Recipe is a simple and delicious salsa that is made in the blender so it comes together quickly for your next Taco Tuesday! 

how to make restaurant style salsa

It couldn’t be easier!

  1. in a blender, add tomatoes with juices. Pulse a few times until slightly chunky. Place tomatoes in a large bowl.
  2. Add jalapenos and lime juice into the blender. Puree until smooth. Add to tomatoes.
  3. Add remaining ingredients to the bowl. Mix well. Taste and re-season if needed.

This Restaurant Style Salsa Recipe is a simple and delicious salsa that is made in the blender so it comes together quickly for your next Taco Tuesday! 

how to make homemade tortilla chips

Now that you have your homemade salsa done, take it up a notch and make your own homemade tortilla chips as well! 

  1. Preheat oven to 415*F.
  2. Working in batches, lay corn tortillas onto a large baking sheet.
  3. Spray with olive oil spray and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake 8-10 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.

This Restaurant Style Salsa Recipe is a simple and delicious salsa that is made in the blender so it comes together quickly for your next Taco Tuesday! 

Now, this easy restaurant style salsa is not complete without a margarita! Find my favorite easy margarita recipes below! 

  • Coconut Margarita

  • Champagne Margarita

  • Jalapeno Pineapple Margarita

Restaurant Style Salsa Recipe

With fresh ingredients, this simple and delicious salsa with homemade corn tortilla chips comes together quickly for a tasty snack!

20 minPrep Time

20 minTotal Time

Yields 2

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

  • Salsa:
  • 1 can (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 small jalapenos, (seeds and membrane removed for a milder recipe)
  • Juice of two medium limes
  • 1/4 cup roughy chopped cilantro
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 sweet onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 Tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt , or to taste
  • 1 tsp pepper, or to taste
  • Pinch sugar
  • Chips:
  • 1 package (24 count) corn tortillas
  • Olive Oil spray
  • Sea Salt, to sprinkle

Instructions

  1. Chips: Chips: Preheat oven to 415*F.
  2. Working in batches, lay corn tortillas onto large baking sheet. Spray with olive oil spray and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake 8-10 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
  3. Salsa: Meanwhile, in a blender, add tomatoes with juices. Pulse a few times until slightly chunky. Place tomatoes in a large bowl.
  4. Add jalapenos and lime juice into the blender. Puree until smooth. Add to tomatoes.
  5. Add remaining ingredients to bowl. Mix well. Taste and re-season if needed.

Notes

This salsa deepens in flavor as it sits in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight!

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Categories: 30 Minute Recipes Tags: appetizers, chips, dairy free, gluten free, healthy, homemade, Mexican, salsa, snacks, vegan, vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Risa says

    March 31, 2014 at 11:07 am

    That salsa looks delicious! You should take pictures for menus! :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 31, 2014 at 2:36 pm

      Thank you Risa!
      Reply
  2. Jessica (Savory Experiments) says

    March 31, 2014 at 11:35 am

    I can't wait for fresh tomatoes... your recipe is mouthwatering!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 31, 2014 at 2:36 pm

      Oh you and me both!!! And thank you, Jessica!!
      Reply
  3. Richetta says

    March 31, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    I love this! Awesome snack and healthy too! #SGBG
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 31, 2014 at 4:33 pm

      Thanks Richetta!
      Reply
  4. Melissa Smith says

    March 31, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    Oh my goodness gracious! I could devour these as a whole meal in itself. Definitely going to try these, especially since they look super easy to whip up in no time.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 31, 2014 at 4:15 pm

      Oh isn't the best meal just made up of chips and salsa?! Maybe even some guac in there?! Hope you love it like we do!
      Reply
  5. Nicky says

    March 31, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    I like a chunkier salsa too. Your recipe looks great. Chips and salsa is a favorite snack around here.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 31, 2014 at 4:15 pm

      Doesn't chunkier reign supreme?! And thank you!
      Reply
  6. Nikki says

    March 31, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    I had to pin this because I love salsa, especially the chunky kind like you have on here. I've been looking for a good salsa recipe and I think I've found it!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 31, 2014 at 4:33 pm

      That is great to hear Nikki! I hope you love it. Let me know how it turns out!
      Reply
  7. Alaina {Fabtastic Eats} says

    March 31, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    I love love loooove homemade salsa! This one looks perfect!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 31, 2014 at 4:30 pm

      Thanks, girl! And I already need to make another batch because we have devoured the first one! Ooops!
      Reply
  8. Teresa Britton says

    March 31, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    Wow, this looks delicious, and I agree. I don't know who likes the liquid-y, pureed salsa. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 31, 2014 at 4:31 pm

      Thank you Teresa! I am glad I am not alone on chunky salsa! Its the best!
      Reply
  9. Sharon says

    March 31, 2014 at 8:05 pm

    Ooh, how I love me some chips and salsa. Every single time we go out to a Mexican food restaurant we always end up taking half our dinner home cuz we loaded up on the chips and salsa!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      April 4, 2014 at 9:23 am

      I agree Sharon! It's so hard to practice self control. I usually fail and end like taking our dinner home too just you like!
      Reply
  10. Heidy L. McCallum says

    March 31, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    One of THE BEST salsa recipes I have seen in a little while! Definitely one I will be adding to my recipes!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      April 4, 2014 at 9:30 am

      Oh thank you Heidy!!! I hope you love it!
      Reply
  11. Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says

    March 31, 2014 at 10:36 pm

    For me, the chunkier the better when it comes to salsa! This one looks so delicious and right up my alley. We've definitely made a meal of chips, salsa + guac, and margs more than a few times before. Time to recreate it at home! :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      April 4, 2014 at 9:31 am

      I agree with you Alyssa!! and thank you!!
      Reply
  12. Joanne T Ferguson says

    April 1, 2014 at 12:06 am

    G'day! Looks delish! Wish I could try some now! GREAT photos! Cheers! Joanne
    Reply
    • Meg says

      April 4, 2014 at 9:35 am

      Thank you Joanne! Have a great weekend!
      Reply
  13. Ashley says

    April 1, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    How did you know that chips and salsa is my weakness???? haha I eat wayyy too much when I have them : ) I have never tried making homemade chips before - great idea!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      April 4, 2014 at 9:38 am

      I just knew Ashley! ;) We just started making the homemade chips and I am obsessed! Although it doesn't help with the aforementioned problem of making a meal of chips and salsa...
      Reply
  14. Kelly says

    April 1, 2014 at 10:16 pm

    Never fails! I end up filling up on chips and salsa before my food even comes. Your salsa looks beautiful :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      April 4, 2014 at 9:40 am

      Thank you Kelly!!!
      Reply
  15. DesignedByBH says

    April 2, 2014 at 6:02 am

    Chips and salsa are definitely my weakness!!! - Brooke -
    Reply
    • Meg says

      April 4, 2014 at 9:40 am

      Oh I hear ya, Brooke!!! Just can't resist them!
      Reply
  16. Melanie says

    April 2, 2014 at 7:50 am

    I love homemade salsa, but I have never made homemade chips before! Looks great!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      April 4, 2014 at 9:39 am

      Thank you Melanie! I am obsessed the chips! But it doesn't help the issue of making a meal out of Chips and Salsa!!
      Reply
  17. Easy Life Meal & Party Planning says

    April 5, 2014 at 7:44 am

    Your salsa & chips look so delicious and I agree this would be a meal for me too! Stopping by from the Best of the Weekend party.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      April 6, 2014 at 6:26 am

      Thank you and Welcome!
      Reply
  18. Gaye @CalmHealthySexy says

    April 10, 2014 at 6:57 am

    Oh my, this looks delicious! Thanks so much for sharing with the Let's Get Real party. I am pinning it to our group Pinterest board.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      April 10, 2014 at 2:09 pm

      Thank you! I am glad I found your party! Found some great new bloggers!
      Reply
  19. Aimee @ ShugarySweets says

    June 27, 2014 at 5:39 am

    This salsa is just how my hubby likes it, I'm going to have to make a batch pronto!
    Reply
  20. Lindsay @ The Live-In Kitchen says

    June 27, 2014 at 7:03 am

    I agree, I need some chunk to my salsa! I've been baking my tortilla chips too and its amazing how good they are!
    Reply
  21. Logan says

    June 27, 2014 at 8:10 am

    This looks so good! I love salsa!
    Reply
  22. Paris at My BIg Fat Happy Life says

    June 27, 2014 at 8:15 am

    I love salsa and chips. Even better with homemade chips!
    Reply
  23. Sarah says

    June 27, 2014 at 8:41 am

    That looks amazing! The chips look great, too!
    Reply
  24. Louida says

    June 27, 2014 at 9:05 am

    You can never go wrong with chips and salsa! This looks so good! Thanks for the recipe!
    Reply
  25. Madaline says

    June 27, 2014 at 11:05 am

    Ok, totally going to try and make this tonight! Living in Italy we have like one gross jar kind you can by and it's really nasty -I've always been disapointed when i make my own but this looks like the real deal.
    Reply
  26. Kristin says

    June 27, 2014 at 10:34 pm

    Mmmmmmm...It looks so fresh and delish!
    Reply
  27. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    March 8, 2016 at 8:32 am

    Can you believe I've never had salsa? Haha. I don't like any of the ingredients so I've never bothered trying. But I like making it for parties and stuff so I'm bookmarking this for later!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 8, 2016 at 8:10 pm

      Girl, whatttt?! It makes sense but I just can't imagine life without salsa ;)
      Reply
  28. Amanda | The Chunky Chef says

    March 8, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    What is it about the word cantina that just makes me salivate? These photos are gorgeous and the salsa looks amazing!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 8, 2016 at 8:08 pm

      I would say I did my job ;) Thanks so much Amanda!
      Reply
  29. Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life says

    March 8, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    I am so addicted to salsa, I can't even tell you. We almost always make our own. There is one jarred brand I do buy every once in a while, but 90% of the time, we make it ourselves. Your recipe looks great...I'm always up for trying a new one! :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 8, 2016 at 8:09 pm

      Gosh I second that! Isn't it so much better homemade?! Thanks Michelle!
      Reply
  30. Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie says

    March 8, 2016 at 7:02 pm

    That is a beautiful salsa
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 8, 2016 at 8:08 pm

      Why thank you Becky!
      Reply
  31. Melanie | Melanie Makes says

    March 8, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    I can't even imagine how much of this salsa I could devour in one sitting, Meg!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 8, 2016 at 8:08 pm

      Between the both of us, there would be nothing left ;) Thanks Melanie!
      Reply
  32. Megan {Country Cleaver} says

    March 8, 2016 at 10:01 pm

    I can't get enough chips and salsa - but I never make it at home! That's going to change!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 9, 2016 at 7:40 am

      Oh for sure! Thanks Megan!
      Reply
  33. Annie says

    March 9, 2016 at 8:26 am

    You are so right! Chips and salsa do have a "happy" feeling to them!! These look SO GOOD! Cantina Salsa is my fave!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 11, 2016 at 6:51 am

      Yes! I knew I liked you for a reason ;) Thanks girl!
      Reply
  34. Rebecca Albanese says

    March 9, 2016 at 10:51 pm

    What? No garlic?
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 10, 2016 at 6:40 am

      Hi Rebecca, there is garlic.
      Reply
  35. Chandra@The Plaid & Paisley Kitchen says

    March 11, 2016 at 11:53 am

    I totally agree that chips and dip are their own food group! I am getting a craving for some salsa right now! I am going to have to make this this weekend!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 12, 2016 at 4:21 pm

      It's one of my favorite groups! And glad I could help ;) Thanks Chandra!
      Reply
  36. Alyssa says

    February 25, 2019 at 7:22 am

    Megan, these recipes look great! It’s awesome to see so many delicious recipes in one place.
    Reply
  37. Olga says

    February 25, 2019 at 9:59 am

    Megan, what a gorgeous idea! We absolutely love salsa! Definitely need to try these!
    Reply
  38. Mariya says

    March 13, 2019 at 11:13 am

    Megan, this is such a delicious meal! I love making it for the family !
    Reply
  39. Alina says

    March 13, 2019 at 2:33 pm

    Megan, it looks so yummy! I love the step-by-step instructions, making it an easy recipe to follow!
    Reply
  40. Jude Vucci says

    May 14, 2019 at 9:55 am

    DE- LIC- OUSSSSS Omg loved it!
    Reply
    • Megan Kohrs says

      May 27, 2019 at 2:04 pm

      So happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for letting me know, Jude!
      Reply
  41. Jessica Smith says

    May 19, 2019 at 7:19 pm

    I didn’t know the tortillas had to be dried first, maybe that is why mine weren’t that crispy? Thanks for the tip, will try tonight.
    Reply
  42. Annebakerim says

    January 15, 2020 at 8:01 am

    I often go to your site to read a new recipe, thanks for teaching me how to cook delicious and healthy food.
    Reply
  43. Callie says

    February 12, 2020 at 7:19 pm

    Best salsa recipie of all time! Ill even sub habanero for jalapeneo for extra kick!
    Reply
    • Megan Kohrs says

      February 13, 2020 at 4:35 am

      So happy to hear that!! Glad you enjoyed it :)
      Reply
  44. Sergio Fishreeler says

    February 19, 2020 at 5:28 am

    I love to cook salsa because it is simple, and my family loves to eat because it is delicious. I love when everyone eats right away, though this time I didn’t get anything, I have to cook again! Thanks for the recipe!
    Reply
  45. Amy says

    March 9, 2020 at 9:00 pm

    I just have to say that you have some of the most GORGEOUS pictures that I have ever seen on a blog! You consistently make me VERY hungry! ;)
    Reply
    • Megan Kohrs says

      March 10, 2020 at 6:31 am

      Oh you are too kind! That just made my day :) Thank you Amy!
      Reply
  46. Lori says

    June 29, 2020 at 8:53 pm

    Prep and clean up time was fast and easy. Salsa was hotter and more full of flavor if left over night.
    Reply
  47. Emily Stimpson says

    August 19, 2020 at 7:13 pm

    Recipe is a simple and delicious salsa
    Reply
  48. Jorinda says

    October 20, 2020 at 1:44 am

    Already prepared. It turned out very tasty, thanks for the recipe!
    Reply
  49. Jorinda says

    November 8, 2020 at 2:31 pm

    Thanks for the recipe! Gotta try some.
    Reply
  50. Daniela says

    April 11, 2022 at 3:05 am

    Thank you for sharing. Thiese salsa chips absolutely delicious! I need to try it!
    Reply

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