Tasty Tuesday: Restaurant Style Salsa

I don’t know about you but I LOVE salsa…. all kinds.  Thick and chunky, black bean, peach, mango, pineapple – yes, I could go on forever since there are so many different kinds.  I use it on everything – dressing on my salad, on my burgers, and with my eggs.  You get the picture, right?  Salsa is delish! And there’s nothing better than restaurant salsa – hot and spicy.

I am always looking for a healthy, fresh, easy recipe for salsa.  I like salsa with fresh veggies when I am putting it on a salad or a burger BUT when it comes to dipping chips, I want it to taste like the yummy kind I find in my favorite Mexican restaurant.

This is a great recipe because you use ingredients you can keep in your pantry.  So, when friends drop by for a visit or you need a quick snack for family, you can whip this up. You can mix it up in a food processor, a blender or I have even used my Magic Bullet.

Thank you to Creating My Happiness for sharing this recipe with us:

Ingredients

1 28 oz can whole peeled tomatoes, drained
2 10 oz can Rotel Original
1 jalepeno pepper
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cumin
1 tbsp cilantro

Directions:

• Slice jalepeno, set aside (keep as many seeds as you like)
• Strain the tomatoes, and the Rotel.  Dump in a colander and let the excess juice drain.  DO NOT rinse them
• Place all ingredients in Ninja (or processor, blender).  Pour the lime juice over the top, then add cilantro.
• Blend for 20 seconds.
• Chill 1-2 hours before serving.   It tastes better cold!

Now you have amazing salsa, let’s serve it on Thirty One’s Close to Home Tray.  Place a small bowl with salsa on it along with some chips and let the fun begin.  Add a dash of style to your home with this beautiful mango wood tray. It’s perfect for serving small snacks and makes a great decoration when not in use! Personalize it with a Simply Etched design to create a special keepsake. Dimensions: Approx. 7.25″H x 20″L x .75″D

What is your favorite salsa recipe?  Or better yet, what is your favorite recipe?  Share it with us.

Have a ThirtyOne-derful day!