This KETO SALSA recipe is a true favorite in our house! It tastes so fresh and is excellent for topping eggs or low carb Mexican dishes. We also enjoy it as keto chips and salsa with pork rinds or low carb tortillas cut into chips!
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I’ve always been a huge sucker for chips and salsa and there was no way I was ever going to give those two things up.
No. Way.
This keto salsa recipe is basically the same as this restaurant style salsa that I’ve been making for years and years. It tastes like the salsa you get at Chili’s and it’s is so darn good.
We’ve obviously had to adjust the dip options a bit, but don’t worry – finding a keto chip replacement isn’t as hard as you might think!
If you love salsa and Mexican flavors, be sure to try our salsa fresca chicken and salsa verde chicken next.
How to:
This recipe starts out with canned tomatoes, but don’t worry – it’s going to taste super fresh and so much better than any jar of salsa you’d buy at the grocery store!
Start by dumping a can of whole, peeled tomatoes into a food processor or blender. No need to drain the juice from the can.
You’ll also add in some jalapeno, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and cumin.
Process until it’s as smooth or as chunky as you’d like.
As you can see, we like our salsa to be fairly finely minced up.
How long will this homemade salsa last?
This keto salsa should last in the fridge for 4-5 days. If you don’t eat it al first, that is. ๐
What can I use to dip in the salsa?
- Pork Rinds
- Quest Chips
- Whisps
- Low Carb Crackers
- Celery Sticks
- Cucumbers
- Mini Peppers
If you eat low carb tortillas, they bake up great as a chip replacement.
Cut into triangles, spray with non-stick spray or brush with oil, and bake until crispy!
We love the Ole Extreme or Missions brand tortillas.
Add this salsa to these recipes:
- Low Carb Taco Casserole
- Keto Burrito Bowl
- Mexican Cauliflower Rice
- Keto Chicken Fajitas
- Stuffed Mini Peppers
Keto Salsa
Ingredients
- 15 ounces canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 jalapeno diced
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cilantro
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor or blender and process until as smooth or as chunky as you’d like.
- Taste and add additional jalapeno, salt, or lime, as desired. The salsa will get spicier the longer it sits in the fridge.
- Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately.
- Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Robert Aquino says
I loved it, and I love your site it gives me Nutrition Information facts. All your
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Karly Campbell says
Thanks, Robert! Glad you enjoy the website and recipes!
Diane says
This is amazing. Have you ever put in the freezer ?
Karly Campbell says
No, I’ve never tried! Not sure how well it would do, but let us know if you try it. ๐
Debbie says
The spices are spot on. Delicious recipe. I used fresh garden tomatoes and onions and doubled everything. Didn’t have a fresh lime to juice so I had to use lemon juice but it didn’t even matter as the recipe is so good! Thx!!
Terry says
I added an extra jalapeno, and 3 fresh tomatoes and 2 fresh tomatillos and used 2 whole cloves of garlic, then I Roasted all fresh veggies, except cilantro and minced garlic (before processing)under broiler until blistered and charred. Roasting adds another flavor profile ๐
Then I pulsed everything in blender with 1 clove of minced unroasted garlic. Also had to cut the cumin a lot (the boss lady doesn’t care for cumin ๐
Thanks for sharing, gave me a good starting out point. I usually make fresh pico de gallo, (tons of mincing and dicing ๐ but I wanted to experiment with a “salsa”.
Amy says
Made this with tomatillos instead of tomatoes for a green salsa. It was amazing!!!
Karly Campbell says
Sounds delicious!
Gus says
Tried this out and I couldnโt eat more than a few scoops. Too much garlic and… something else was off. Couldnโt put my finger on it
Tara Roulhac says
Hi,
I’ll give it a try. I’m curious to know which brand of canned tomatoes did you use?
Laurie E says
Do you know if this salsa can be canned?
Karly Campbell says
I have never canned before, so I’m really not sure.
Debra L Holmberg says
this has a great balance of flavors. If you are going to can it I would add more jalapeno
Karly Campbell says
Hi Tara! I normally use Red Gold when I can find it, but any plain canned tomatoes without added sugar is fine.