Super easy to make Chili's Salsa Copycat Recipe you can easily make at home! This salsa is addictive! Make sure you have a big bag of tortilla chips ready.
Copycat Chili's Salsa Recipe
Years ago, when I worked a corporate job, one of my favorite after-work events was driving 30 minutes to the closest Chili's location for their chips and salsa. My friend Quenta and I would plan monthly nights out and go through many Chili's chips and salsa bowls!
This Chili's Salsa Copycat Recipe is one of my favorite snacks. I love making a big bowl and relaxing outside, soaking up the great weather with a giant bowl of chips and a Watermelon Margarita.
We had been home for weeks without going out when we published this recipe. I decided to answer the craving, make a big batch of Chili's Salsa again, and share the recipe with everyone.
I paired the Chili's Salsa copycat recipe with homemade cheese enchiladas and Mexican rice for dinner. It was so delicious!!!!
Make sure to plan for a couple of hours of chilling so the flavors can blend together.
Ingredients for Copycat Chili’s salsa recipe
Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make an epic CopyCat Chili’s Salsa! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.
- Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies (Your choice of heat level)
- Diced Tomatoes
- Canned Diced Jalapeños
- Yellow Onion
- Garlic
- Fresh Cilantro
- Salt
- Cumin
- Sugar
- Lime Juice
Serve with chili's chips, favorite thin corn tortilla chips, on tacos, in a burrito. Any opportunity to add flavor and deliciousness to a dish.
Equipment Needed
- Blender or Food Processor
- Salsa Serving Bowl
This is a pic of the salsa before it was refrigerated. It is in a 4-cup Pyrex glass container to give you an idea of how much the recipe makes.
How to Make CopyCat Chili’s Salsa
I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.
- Add jalapeños and onions to the blender and pulse for a few seconds.
- Add diced tomatoes, Rotel, garlic, cilantro, salt, sugar, and lime juice to the blender. Pulse.
- Pour into a covered bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Preparation and Storage
Make Ahead: We let this copycat Chili’s Salsa chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours to let the flavors meld together. Make sure to store it in a covered container. A mason jar works great! You can shake it right before serving.
Storage: Always store your salsa in an airtight container to keep it fresh and delicious for as long as possible. We photographed ours in a 4-cup Pyrex glass container.
We love to make a big batch of homemade salsa to enjoy with breakfast on eggs, lunch, or dinner. This copycat salsa is truly one of our favorite things to have in the fridge.
Freezing/How to Freeze: Salsa is one of those foods that freezes surprisingly well! Salsa stored in an airtight, freezer-safe container will remain good in your freezer for up to four months. Thicker salsas freeze best and taste fresher than their looser counterparts when thawed.
How to Reheat: For the best texture, let frozen salsa thaw overnight in the fridge or on your countertop until room temperature.
Recipe Variations
Substitutions: While this recipe calls for diced tomatoes, you can also use whole tomatoes if that is what you have.
This copycat chili's salsa recipe is so good on a taco salad! YUM!
Vegetarian + Vegan Options: Our CopyCat Chili’s Salsa recipe is vegetarian and vegan-friendly!
Gluten-Free: This recipe is also gluten-free.
Alcohol-Free Option: Although we leave the liquor out of this salsa, our Tequila-Spiked Guacamole also hits the spot if you crave a boozy condiment for your tortilla chips.
Smaller Serving Size + Larger Group/More Servings: This recipe makes a large amount. You can easily half this recipe if you want something other than a large bowl. You can also double the recipe for a party. Just change the serving size on the recipe card, and it should auto-calculate what you need.
Make it Spicy: Add more jalapeños if you like a spicier salsa. You can also use a spicy variety of Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilis.
Sugar-Free: The written recipe contains 2 grams of sugar, making it a low-sugar dish. Replace the white sugar with your go-to sugar alternative to make it sugar-free.
Tips for the Best CopyCat Chili’s Salsa
- I used our blender to make this fresh salsa recipe. You can also use a food processor or bullet blender, depending on what you have available.
- Make sure you pulse the blender/food processor. You want to have chunks of tomato and not fall into the puree-to-liquid range.
- I like to serve this Chili's copycat favorite in a fun salsa bowl surrounded by a ton of tortilla chips.
- We’ve included a picture of the salsa before we refrigerated it. It is in a 4-cup Pyrex glass container to show you how much the recipe makes.
What to Serve with CopyCat Chili’s Salsa
Our CopyCat Chili’s Salsa is a fan favorite whenever we have a Mexican night, host friends or family, or want a light, fresh, and healthy snack. Here are some south-of-the-border options from our recipe collection to inspire your menu planning!
Sides: Viral TikTok Taco Pickles, Black Bean Salsa, Cranberry Salsa, Southwest Black Bean & Corn Salad, Cilantro Lime Rice, CrockPot Refried Beans, Grilled Avocado, 7 Layer Taco Dip, Tequila Spiked Guacamole, CopyCat El Pollo Loco Avocado Salsa
Main Dishes: CrockPot Pineapple Salsa Chicken Tacos, Easy Cheese Enchiladas, Air Fryer Taquitos, CrockPot Mango Chicken, Slow Cooker Nacho Chicken, Carne Asada Street Tacos, Mexican Pulled Pork, CrockPot Mexican Chicken Tostadas, CrockPot Pork Chili Verde
Desserts: Mexican Chocolate Cupcakes, Piña Colada Poke Cake, Margarita Pie
Drinks: Alchemy Bar Mojito Martini, Tequila & Sprite Cocktail, Spicy Chipotle Pineapple Martini, Mexican Mule, CopyCat Chevy's Sunburn Margarita, Frozen Mango Margarita, Key Lime Colada, Avocado Margarita, Blue Agave Margarita, Cactus Colada, Piña Colada
When to Serve CopyCat Chili’s Salsa
- Mexican Night
- Family Gatherings
- Cocktail Night
- Potlucks
- Tailgating Parties
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How to make Chili's Salsa Recipe
Ingredients
- 14.5 oz RO-TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
- 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes with juice
- 1 Tablespoon Diced Jalapeno canned
- ¼ cup yellow onion diced
- 1 teaspoon Garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ tsp Cumin
- ¼ teaspoon White Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice fresh
- 1 Tablespoon Cilantro fresh, chopped
Instructions
- Add Jalapenos and Onions to the blender and pulse for a few seconds
- Add diced tomatoes, Rotel, garlic, cilantro, salt, sugar, and lime juice to the blender. Pulse
- Pour into a covered bowl and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours
Kitchen Tools
- Blender
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