Chi Chi Salsa Copycat
Chi Chi Salsa Copycat is a quick and easy recipe that captures the classic flavor of your favorite salsa. Fresh ingredients make it irresistible and perfect for snacking!
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Blender
- 1 container
Ingredients
- 2 green onions diced - adds a fresh onion flavor
- 2 ripe tomatoes diced - for freshness and sweetness
- 1/2 teaspoon salt - enhances flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper - adds mild spice
- dash of Tabasco sauce - for heat
- 1 can 14 oz stewed tomatoes diced - base of the salsa
Instructions
- Dice the stewed tomatoes and combine in a saucepan with green onions, fresh tomatoes, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to just a boil, then boil hard for 1 minute before removing it from heat.
- Put half of the mixture through a blender, mixing it just enough to mince finely but not puree.
- Return the blended mixture to the remaining half in the saucepan and stir to combine.
- Add Tabasco sauce to taste, mixing well.
- Cool the salsa and refrigerate in a tightly covered container.
- Use within a few weeks. The salsa freezes well for up to 6 months.
Notes
This Chi Chi Salsa Copycat recipe can be easily customized to suit your taste. Add more Tabasco sauce for extra heat or incorporate diced jalapeños for a spicy kick.
For a chunkier salsa, skip the blending step or blend just a portion of the mixture. Store it in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for freshness.
This salsa pairs well with tortilla chips, tacos, or grilled meats. It also freezes well for up to 6 months, making it easy to whip out for last-minute snacks.