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Chuy's Salsa Recipe

Chuy’s Salsa Recipe

Welcome to the Chuy’s Salsa Recipe. Chuy’s Salsa is a fresh, zesty dip made with tomatoes, jalapeños, onions, and cilantro, inspired by the famous Tex-Mex restaurant Chuy’s.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 20
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ripe Roma tomatoes
  • 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes (with juice)
  • 2 jalapeños seeded for mild heat, or leave seeds for extra spice
  • 1 small white onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 handful of fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional, to balance acidity

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Chop the onion, garlic, and jalapeños. Remove the seeds from the jalapeños if you want a mild salsa.
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Step 2: Blend the Ingredients
  1. Add the canned tomatoes (with juice), chopped onion, garlic, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to the blender or food processor.
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Step 3: Pulse Until Smooth
  1. Blend everything for about 30 seconds or until the salsa reaches your desired texture. You can make it smooth or chunky.
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Step 4: Chill and Serve
  1. To allow the flavors to combine, transfer the salsa to a bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least half an hour. Then, serve it cold with tortilla chips.
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Notes

Remaining salsa can be kept in the fridge for up to five days in an airtight container. There may be some separation, so stir before serving.