Fresh, flavorful, and with a kick - this chipotle salsa recipe is one that will put your local Baja restaurant to shame. Made in under 30 minutes - you will NEVER buy store bought salsa again with this easy recipe.
Why This Recipe Works
I first tasted Roasted Chipotle Salsa at Rubio's restaurant, and it was love at first bite. This wasn't a flavor I could buy in a grocery store salsa, so I recreated it at home. This recipe comes together quickly and tastes very similar to the one served at the restaurant. You'll love serving this restaurant style recipe up with Baja Fish Tacos and chips.
About The Ingredients
All of the chipotle salsa ingredients can be found at your local grocery store. Here are a few items to note:
Canned Chipotle Peppers - this is the main flavor of the salsa. You can find canned chipotle peppers in ethnic foods aisle at the grocery store. You are going to use a few of the chipotle peppers in the can and some of the adobo liquid in the can.
Canne Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes - this gives the salsa a smokey flavor and a lot of depth. These can be found near the canned tomatoes at the grocery store.
Roma Tomatoes - I chose Roma tomatoes for this recipe because they are nice and firm and will hold up nicely during roasting.
A complete list of ingredients can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Make Roasted Chipotle Salsa
Step 1: Cut your fresh tomatoes and onion in to quarters. Place on a baking sheet along with garlic cloves.
Step 2: Place under the broiler of your over and cook until the tops are charred.
Step 3: In a blender jar or food processor, add fire roasted tomatoes.
Step 4: Add lime juice.
Step 5: Add chipotle peppers and adobo sauce.
Step 6: Add cilantro.
Step 7: Add roasted vegetable to the blender jar.
Step 8: Add salt.
Expert Tip: Don't be afraid to salt this salsa. Start with the amount in the recipe card, and then after you have blended, taste and add more if desired. The salt really enhances the smokey chipotle flavors flavors.
Step 9: Pulse on blender until the consistency is pretty thin.
Step 10: Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, or burritos.
Chipotle Salsa FAQ
This chipotle salsa recipe has a smoky, spicy flavor that has a mild sweetness.
You can keep this homemade salsa in the fridge for up to 5 days. Store it in an airtight container.
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Roasted Chipotle Salsa
Ingredients
- 14 ounces fire roasted tomatoes canned
- 3 Roma Tomatoes
- 1 Onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 chipotle peppers in adobo plus 2 tablespoon of the adobo sauce
- 1 bunch of cilantro
- 1 lime
- 1 tso salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree.
- Transfer to a container and refrigerate.
Emily Kemp says
Mmm I bet the fire roasted tomatoes make such a difference, this sounds amazing!
Katrina Yap says
Loved to have a blendtec where I can make this oh so yummm salsa and share it with my family and friends. Thank you
Nicki says
This looks similar to my salsa recipe, except for the addition of chipotle peppers - I'll have to try this one next time! Looks great!
Starla B says
I love this blender- it is beautiful. I have always wanted a blendtec. Full time work and college takes a toll on you plus bills,lol. Salsa is one of my favorites and the salsa you made looks phenomenal.ne of my favorite recipes of your lately has been the Tropical Green Smoothie. Its my go to- O and I drink this like 4 days a week!
Jessica | A Happy Food Dance says
Love love love homemade salsa! Oh - and I NEED this blender!
melinda says
Is there anything better than fresh salsa? I'm so excited for garden tomato season.
Lyndsey watanabe says
This looks soooo good!! I need a Blendtec to make it!!!
Laura says
I left a comment on your white chocolate raspberry cheesecake recipe. So good! You have so many delicious looking recipes!
Sada W. says
I think this salsa might be my new go-to salsa. I made it tonight and it was the perfect compliment to my sweet potato tacos
Ciana says
This salsa recipe looks amazing!
Misti says
I would like to try the salsa recipe
Valerie L says
strawberry lemonade perfect for the summer
Katie Palmer says
This sounds so good!
Shawndra Befort says
I love Mexican food! I definitely love the roasted red pepper enchiladas with homemade tortillas. I would eat those and this salsa all up. Making my mouth water right now.
andrea bullock says
Designer 725. I would love any of them though!!
andrea bullock says
As soon as I got to your page I couldn't believe all of the wonderful foods and recipes. The pics are fantastic! I'm sure they taste just as wonderful! I want to try cauliflower pizza for sure. I've seen this on The Doctors also! Your ice cream bars like mango carrot were also great. I need to find a healthy desert. The eggs and tortillas looked great! everything...!! I'm a fan and want your emails!
Denise M says
cauliflower pizza crust is my new fave!!
Kim Niland says
Chipotle salsa looks awesome!
Rob Kehrer says
This looks so good. I love chipotle in salsa and this looks great!
Kristin says
I've never made salsa with chipotle before but this looks amazing! I'm going to try this next time I make salsa :)
DD says
The Blendtec I'm drooling over is the Designer 725!
DD says
My favorite recipe is the Lemon Berry Cobbler.
Nicole Dziedzic says
I am drooling over the Blendtec Designer 725 blender!
Nicole Dziedzic says
I love the Mama’s Zuppa Toscana recipe here on Oh So!
Stefanie Gladden says
I love your Green Bean Casserole from scratch recipe
Sharon S says
I like the seafoam/white blender. They're gorgeous!
Karen D says
I'd be happy with any of them, but for drooling, I'd have to say the Tom Dickson Extreme Blender
Laura H says
The pico de gallo recipe is my favorite :)
Jeane Campbell says
I'd gladly use the 675! Force me!
Jeane Campbell says
I think I'd like to try Bob's guac! And this salsa..of course!
Juliette King says
Wow.. the designer 625 looks lovely in Seafoam and also in Chartreuse, I'd be ecstatic with either!
Wayne Ignatowski says
Lemoncello Lemonade
AlexisB says
I'm drooling over the Designer 725 in stainless steel with the twister jar!
Jacqueline S says
This is my first time on this site, but I am looking for a chipotle salsa recipe. This will be my new fave, can't wait to try! Crossing my fingers and hoping to win this Blendtec!
Patricia Miller says
This salsa looks amazing!
Cathi Crismon says
I love the black and even the pomegranate but the sea foam is melting my heart!!
Cathi Crismon says
I can't wait to try the Crispy Mexican Shrimp Tacos. I'm vegetarian so they're perfect!!
hanna shin says
Wow! First off, this recipe is drool worthy.
Secondly, everything looks so fresh because of the blue blender!
Robin N. says
Professional 800...... (sigh)
renee smason says
This salsa looks so great and easy. The new designer series 625 is an awesome color!
paige c says
this salsa recipe looks good, I would also make some guacamole to go with it!
Audrey Cobb says
I love salsa on almost everything! This one looks fresh and amazing.
Jacky Kincaid says
Oh! A new salsa!!! Yummmy!
Kelli says
The seafoam color is so pretty@
Kelli says
I'd love to try this recipe. I LOVE salsa!
Trisha Delaney says
This looks amazing, I have been wanting a Blendtec for awhile now and your recent posts are pushing me closer to splurging!
Amber Preston says
This salsa is so amazing! It is my favorite! I also am in love with the sea foam 625 blender!
Kimberly S says
I'm dreaming of the designer 725 in stainless! Love it!!
Stephanie Gomez says
I really liked the Chicken Poblano Queso Blanco recipe, I made it as soon as you added it onto your website.
Josanne Mitchell says
I am a salsa addict... This has to be my favorite!
Ana Udell says
I love your Honey lime glazed salmon recipe. I love the blendtec designer 625 in black.
Sharon S says
Your salsa recipe definitely sounds better than mine and is one I definitely have to try! Love the adobo and fire roasted tomatoes. It's my favorite, right now!
Lisa Brown says
i am drooling over the Designer 725 model
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Eileen Becker says
I love the chicken pablano queso fresco. Anything cheesey and dippy is my kind of recipe!
Marsha A says
This recipe is what I love! I have been wanting a blender for so long just so I can make stuff like this. And, because all the times watching Rick Bayless on tv. How I love Mexican cuisine.
Talia Graff says
I am drooling over the designer 725 in stainless!!
Darlene McClenny says
I covet the Tom Dickson Extreme Blender!
cat says
I'd love to win a blendtec in pomogrante
Sandhya says
My favorite way to eat salsa - smeared on a baked potato and topped with sour cream.
I would love to have a blendtec someday!
Darlene McClenny says
Roasted root veggies, yup!!
cat says
i NEED that queso!
KAYDAWN MCCOY says
Your salsa recipe is very close to mine. But I have not tried it with chipotle peppers but I will need to try that! Thanks for the chance to win that teal Blendtec!!
Debra S says
In answer to the question of which Blendtech am I drooling over? Since the subject is the designer series...I'm crazy for the red one.
Debra S says
I must make your Apple bundt cake with the cinnamon cream cheese glaze tomorrow! I am going to not be home for a couple of days this weekend and I have to leave something for the hubby to appreciate me for! LOL That looks so good.
janis Cazares says
this salsa looks delicious!!!
Melony Jensen says
This looks so good....have to try it....maybe this weekend :)
Carlyn says
I had no idea you could make salsa in a blender. I'm definitely going to make this!
Mellisa Essenburg says
I'm going to go with the salsa recipe as my favorite too! I love smoky salsas with chipotle!
Carolyn says
Can't wait to try this recipe. Looks FABULOUS! My favorite thing to blend is great green smoothies.
Robin N. says
Holy (Bob's) Guacamole and Pico De Gallo! Loving all the recipes for Mexican food!!
Kristina Kohler says
The Salsa, looks so yummy.
Cheryleanne Churchi says
I would love to win the Blend tec in the sea foam colour. My daughter has this blender and LOVES it!
Tom H. says
The Blendtec Designer Series 625 would look good in my kitchen.
Heather Ingram says
We love the hummus and the trail mix. But there are so many others we have tried and loved!
Tom H. says
Left a comment on your Bob's Guacamole recipe post...that would pair well with this salsa...and a new Blendtec :)
Lauren Johnston says
def my fav!
kh lim says
The salsa recipe is making my mouth water!
I would love to get the black one to make my own salsa with!! :)
Thank you!
Raziya Swan says
Can't wait to try it!!!
Stephanie says
Love the salsa
Robyn says
Looks yummy!
Alayne Langford says
Blendtec Designer Series 625 in Seafoam has me drooling and drooling and drooling!! :)
Leah L says
I'd be making smoothies all day long in the Blendtec!
Alayne Langford says
I just love your salsa recipe! And the bonus is that you can just throw all the ingredients in the Blendtec!! What a great product, and a yummy salsa! :) ty
Stephanie Caruso says
This looks so good! I'm going to try it!
Katie Prettyman says
The salsa looks almost as good as the Blendtec! ;)
Elaine says
love the designer 625 blender in sea foam that you have on this page! how adorable!!
Elaine says
my fav salsa recipe is mango salsa, so sweet and reminiscent of summer!
Deborah says
This salsa looks amazing! For some reason, I've always been intimidated by salsa. I think I need to go for it!
Sarah Kay says
Their refurbished blenders look so good! Also I love your wonton ideas!
Jessica Irizarry says
This looks so good. Can't wait to try it.
Mary J says
Would love to win this Blendtec! My blender is really underpowered for making nut butters and such.
Jessi says
I love the roasted root vegetables!! This blendtec is gorgeous!!
Natalie Gleaves says
This looks so good. I would love to get a Blendtec and try this recipe out. Any would do, but maybe I would like the Orchid Classic 575.
Geena S says
But I seriously would like to get this Designer 625 in Sea foam white color
Geena S says
I'm seriously drooling over Deisgner 725
Erin says
This salsa looks delish!
Geena S says
Hi,
I love Homemade Chipotle Salsa recipe especially because of tomato, lime, cilantro ingredients whose combination is always like heaven :)
thank you.
Maria Reavis says
would love to win a Blendtec, so I will be able to save lots of times making salsa and etc.etc. I guess I will have to make this salsa the old way for now. thanks for the recipe
Grace
Catherine Griffice says
OMG this recipe will be my fav.....foever!
Cherice says
I love the Sea Foam or the Slate Grey!
Marie L says
The Designer 725 stainless is gorgeous! Can't wait to try this recipe.
Sandy Headtke says
Going all out on my wish list with the Tom Dickson Extreme Blender
Christine says
This recipe is my favorite!
Sandy Headtke says
Going to try this and give my family a choice of red or green. The Roasted Tomatillo Salsa – Green Salsa would be the other salsa.
Michelle says
My favorite recipe is my husband's mango salsa. It wins at every salsa contest!
Kimber McFarland says
I love salsa and am always looking for a good recipe. I need to give this a try!
RebeccaG says
Since I am from California, all of my children and Hubby were exposed to Mexican food from the get-go. Sauza around here is like nectar of the heavens! So this recipe is definitely one I want to add to my arsenal.
Dawn | KitchenTravels says
I absolutely LOVE blended salsa! This looks and sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing the recipe and lovely photos.
Shelly Duggan says
Salsa baby!!!
Robin . says
The Clean Oatmeal Cookies with White Chocolate & Cranberries are so GOOD.
Megan S says
That blender is GORGEOUS! And the salsa sounds amazing! and very easy to make. :)
Keely Murdoch says
That salsa looks soooo amazing. And I LOVE Chipotle.
tara pittman says
I love homemade salsa. This looks so yummy.
Courtney Houghton says
I'm all for easy and fast, so the salsa recipes are my favorite! Although it would be even easier and faster with the Blendtec...fingers crossed :)
Lynn says
Lemon Yogurt Cookies - awesome recipe!
Jeremy Rice says
Love that salsa recipe.
Casey says
This salsa recipe looks absolutely fantastic!
Kristy M says
I just came across your blog and oh how I adore salsa! I could eat it everyday. I can't wait to try this recipe. I love how easy it is.
Katy says
I love trying out new salsa recipes! This one looks amazing!
Kim Henrichs says
My fave are the birthday cake cookies!
Megan says
I can't wait to try this salsa! We haven't found a commercial kind that we love, so I would love to be able to just whip some up!
Bonnie B says
This salsa looks amazing! It would go good with the roasted sweet potato and black bean taco recipe on your site which is one of my favorites!!!
Stephanie says
I've come across many recipes I'd love however this salsa....with a margarita sounds perfect!
Mindy taylor says
This is my favorite. Already made and so good.
Annette says
I'm drooling over ALL Blendtec models, but would love to have the Designer 625 in Black.
Judy Havens says
This salsa looks delicious! I love chipotles in adobo! Thank you!
Sara J says
This salsa looks awesome!
Christie @Lovely Lemon says
This recipe looks so good Kadee!! I've always wanted to try a Blendtec.
Sara L says
This salsa looks ah-mazing!!
caroline parker says
I think I originally found this blog by looking up how to cook the perfect steak and loved it so much that I began to follow via facebook and other social media outlets. Since then I have made y'all's stuffed shells quite a few times and just recently tried the omlet in a bag. Love how healthy, easy, and yummy your recipes are!
Brittany Bezzant says
I love making salsa but have never thought to do it in my blender! Duh! Lol have to use this recipe next time! Thank you!
amber barbeau says
I love a good salsa recipe & this looks amazing! I can't wait to try it!
Luisa Abrahamson says
I would pick the sea foam!!! crossing my fingers!
Angela Tuchscherer says
The Salsa.
Shantel Gonda says
MMMMmmmm!! I want some salsa right now! Looks yummy.
AShley says
I can't wait to try this salsa recipe!! Especially with summer coming! My mouth is watering!
Abby says
I love the simple weeknight meal ideas!
Jill says
Oh! I want to try this salsa TONIGHT! My favorite recipes are crockpot meals... because life is busy. :) This one is my favorite on your site: https://ohsodelicioso.com/crockpot-swedish-meatballs/. Yummy!
Lindsey says
My fave recipe right now is your ohso white bean chili!!! We probably make it once a week!!
Sondra Christensen says
I can't decide between the pomegranate or the seafoam. I think I need both!!! I'll use the pomegranate during the autumn/winter months and the seafoam in spring/summer.
I can see why Jim made you choose between the blender or the designer purse Kadee! Excellent choice!!!
Melanie says
this salsa looks amazing:)
Lora says
This looks so delicious! My husband is from Mexico and would love this! Definitely going to have to try this!!!
MaryB says
We love salsa and tomatillo salsa is a favorite but this one looks so delicious. I am picking up the ingredients for it tomorrow - it is going on the menu.
MaryB says
Left my comment on your most delicious roasted tomatillo salsa post!
Stacy Quarles says
Oh, this salsa looks so good! I can't wait to make it!
Silvia says
My fave recipes are anything Mexican-food!
I'm dying to get a blendtec!
Liz K says
OH MY GOSH the new Blendtec is SO PRETTY! It looks so deliciously 1950's. ;-)
I love your recipes, particularly the omelette ones.
Chelsey says
this salsa looks so good!! I can't wait to make it and it would be even more perfect in that cute blendtec;)
love your blog!
xoChelsey
Veronica R says
This looks amazing!!
Alie Jones says
this salsa looks so good! My husband lived in Mexico for two years, and always complains that my salsa isn't "authentic", haha! This one looks authentic. ;) Also, that teal blender (and the lime one!) are rad.
Nikki Bean says
I love the seafoam!
Nikki Bean says
This salsa recipe is making my mouth LITERALLY water. The fire roasted tomatoes and adobo are a nice variation to my usual recipe. Yum.
keith james says
Homemade Chipotle Salsa.