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fresh Chili's inspired salsa in white bowl with scooping, lime and tortilla chips

Chili's Salsa Copycat Recipe

This amazing copycat Chili’s salsa recipe delivers restaurant flavor with fresh ingredients and almost no effort. 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 3 cups
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 14.5 ounces, diced tomatoes drained slightly
  • 1 can 10 ounces, Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (use mild if you like less heat)
  • 1/2 small yellow onion cut into chunks
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • Small handful fresh cilantro or 1 teaspoon dried cilantro

Method
 

  1. Drain the diced tomatoes slightly. Leave a little liquid for blending.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Pour into blender and pulse a few times, or until desired consistency. Transfer the mixture to a bowl or glass jar.
  4. Refrigerate before serving for the best flavor.