Chipotle Fresh Tomato Salsa (Copycat)
Recreate the magic of Chipotle’s Fresh Tomato Salsa in your kitchen with this copycat recipe. This tomato salsa recipe is just as good as Chipotle’s signature dish.
You can enjoy salsa with every meal with a few simple ingredients and super easy preparation. Whether you’ve been a long-time fan of Chipotle or are just discovering its delights, this salsa will surely become a staple.
❤️ You’ll Love This Chipotle Fresh Tomato Salsa
- Taste: This salsa offers a fresh and vibrant flavor, striking the right balance between salty and tangy notes.
- Texture: It has a chunky consistency perfect for scooping or layering. Plus, you get juiciness in every bite.
Easy to Make: With straightforward steps and 7 simple ingredients, anyone can effortlessly recreate this salsa at home.
Quick to Make: It takes just 25 minutes (including rest time), and you’ll have a bowl of fresh salsa ready to serve.
Authenticity: This copycat recipe of the famous Chipotle’s Fresh Tomato Salsa brings that beloved restaurant flavor to your kitchen.
🧾 Ingredient Notes
- Tomatoes: I prefer using Roma or plum tomatoes. These tomatoes have a firm texture and offer a deep yet less acidic flavor. Not to forget, they have fewer seeds which is a win-win for any salsa-lover!
- Lemon and Lime Juice: The combination of both juices offers a balance between tanginess and slight sweetness, vital for that authentic Chipotle flavor.
- Red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro: Red onions add a crunch and savory flavor that contrasts beautifully with the tomatoes. Jalapeno adds a hint of heat, whereas cilantro adds a refreshing, herby aroma and a pop of color.
- Salt: It enhances the flavors and ensures the salsa isn’t bland.
👩🍳 How to Make Chipotle Fresh Tomato Salsa?
The first step is preparing the ingredients. Begin by finely chopping the Roma tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro.
1) Add the chopped ingredients in a mixing bowl. Drizzle freshly squeezed lime juice, and lemon juice to the mixture. Season with salt.
2) Mix well to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
Allow the salsa to rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve and enjoy!
💭 Expert Tips
- For a consistent texture, aim to chop all ingredients in similar sizes. This ensures every scoop has a bit of everything. For more tips, check out my recipe of Pico de gallo.
- If you’re not a fan of too much heat, consider using half a jalapeno or remove the veins and seeds. For more heat, add more than one jalapeno. In short, adjust the level of spice according to your liking.
- No need to remove the seeds from the tomatoes.
- Resting time is crucial. It allows the flavors to meld, resulting in a more harmonious flavor profile. So, don’t rush to eat the salsa as soon as you make it.
- Never serve the salsa cold. Let it reach room temperature first. Cold salsa has a flat flavor.
🥣 Storage Instructions
- While the salsa is best enjoyed fresh, use a glass container if you need to store it. It retains the salsa’s freshness better than plastic.
- Refrigerate the leftover salsa in a glass container. This stays fresh for 2-3 days. The longer it sits in the refrigerator, the more watery it will become.
🍽 Serving Ideas
- Mexican Dishes: This Copycat Chipotle Tomato Salsa goes well with black beans quesadillas, tostadas, and enchiladas.
- Veggie Tacos: Drizzle over or stuff inside soft tortillas filled with grilled veggies for a refreshing bite.
- Salad Booster: Mix the salsa with a simple green salad. It will add a layer of flavor and texture.
- Rice/burrito Bowls: A spoonful of salsa on top of a bowl of cilantro lime rice or a burrito bowl can elevate the dish to new heights.
- Veggie Wraps: Add a generous amount inside a wrap filled with lettuce, avocado, beans, and grilled veggies for a tangy and refreshing twist.
- Burgers/sliders: Top your veggie burger or sliders with a dollop of fresh tomato salsa and enjoy its freshness.
Check Out Other Chipotle Copycat Recipes
- Choipotle hot salsa
- Chipotle corn salsa
- Chipotle black beans
- Chipotle sofritas
- Chipotle fajita veggies
Did you try this Chipotle fresh tomato salsa recipe? I’d love to hear about it! Leave a review in the comment section below.
Chipotle Fresh Tomato Salsa Recipe (Copycat)
US measuring cups are used (1 cup = 240 ml)
Ingredients
- 1 lb Tomatoes, (Roma or Plum), chopped finely
- ½ cup Red onion, chopped finely
- 1 Jalapeno, ~2 tablespoons, chopped finely
- ½ cup Cilantro or coriander leaves, chopped finely
- 1 teaspoon Salt, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
- The first step is preparing the ingredients. Begin by finely chopping the Roma tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro.
- Add the chopped ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Drizzle freshly squeezed lime juice, and lemon juice to the mixture. Season with salt.
- Mix well to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
- Allow the salsa to rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For a consistent texture, aim to chop all ingredients in similar sizes. This ensures every scoop has a bit of everything. For more tips, check out my recipe of Pico de gallo
- If you’re not a fan of too much heat, consider using half a jalapeno or remove the veins and seeds. For more heat, add more than one jalapeno. In short, adjust the level of spice according to your liking.
- No need to remove the seeds from the tomatoes.
- Resting time is crucial. It allows the flavors to meld, resulting in a more harmonious flavor profile. So, don’t rush to eat the salsa as soon as you make it.
- Never serve the salsa cold. Let it reach room temperature first. Cold salsa has a flat flavor.
