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Chipotle Salsa Recipe

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4.6 from 54 reviews

This smoky, spicy chipotle salsa is a vibrant, flavorful condiment made with fire-roasted tomatoes, smoky chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, fresh lime juice, and cilantro. Perfect for adding a zesty kick to tacos, grilled meats, or tortilla chips, this easy-to-make salsa blends smoky heat with fresh citrus notes for a balanced and versatile sauce.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1/2 small onion, quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients including the fire-roasted tomatoes, quartered onion, chopped garlic, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lime juice, fresh cilantro, and kosher salt.
  2. Blend: Place the fire-roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic, chipotle peppers, lime juice, cilantro, and kosher salt into a high-powered blender or food processor. Pulse the ingredients until the mixture reaches your desired salsa consistency, whether chunky or smooth.
  3. Season to Taste: Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more salt, chipotle peppers, or lime juice according to your preference to balance the smoky heat and acidity.

Notes

  • For milder heat, reduce the number of chipotle peppers or remove the seeds.
  • Salsa can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature for best flavor.
  • Great accompaniment for tacos, grilled chicken, or as a dip for tortilla chips.
  • Using fire-roasted tomatoes adds a smoky depth to the salsa without needing to roast fresh tomatoes.

Keywords: chipotle salsa, smoky salsa, fire-roasted tomato salsa, Mexican salsa, spicy salsa, easy salsa recipe, blender salsa

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