Copycat Pappasito's Salsa Recipe Made Simple
This homemade Pappasito's Salsa Recipe delivers classic restaurant flavor with fresh vegetables, simple seasoning, and easy step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
- 6 roma tomatoes chopped
- 1 small yellow onion roughly chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded (leave seeds for more heat)
- ½ poblano pepper chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp celery salt
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup water
Instructions
Step 1: Prep The Vegetables
- Place chopped tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, and poblano pepper into a blender or food processor. Rough chopping helps everything process evenly.
Step 2: Add Seasonings
- Add celery salt, oregano, garlic salt, sugar, black pepper, cilantro, and water into the bowl of the blender.
Step 3: Blend To Desired Texture
- Pulse several times until the salsa reaches a smooth restaurant-style consistency. I like mine slightly textured rather than completely pureed.
Step 4: Cook The Salsa
- Pour the salsa into a pan or skillet over medium heat. Let it simmer for about 8–10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- This quick heating step softens the onion and peppers and helps all flavors come together.
Step 5: Taste And Adjust
- Taste carefully. Add a pinch of salt or sugar if needed. Let the salsa cool slightly before serving.
Step 6: Chill For Best Flavor
- Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. The flavor gets better after resting.