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Erin Lynch

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March 11, 2024

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This 5-minute homemade Chipotle Salsa recipe comes together easily with the help of your blender. This spicy, smoky salsa is extra delicious!

Bowl of chipotle salsa in serving tray with chips and limes.

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Table of Contents

  • Ingredient notes
  • How to make chipotle salsa
  • Storing
  • Recipe tips
  • What to serve with it
  • Full Recipe
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Pop Quiz:

  • What do you do when the neighbors invite you over for a BBQ and you’ve got about 30 minutes to throw together a quick side dish?

Answer: 

  • Run to the store, grab a few simple ingredients, throw them into the blender, and in 5 minutes flat you’ve got the most amazing chipotle salsa.

Why you’ll love this recipe

This isn’t your basic salsa recipe. With fire roasted tomatoes and chipotle peppers, it’s got a smoky kick. Which makes it a perfect compliment to any grilled dish.

Sometimes I like to top this salsa off with some cubed up avocado. It’s a bit like a guacamole-salsa hybrid. Only brighter and fresher.

You could also add some corn to this salsa and it would be amazing! I would take some frozen corn, give it a quick saute in a hot skillet until it’s just charred, and then stir it in. Yum!

Close up of salsa in bowl.

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What a refreshing recipe for salsa. Made a great addition to our Taco Night. Thank you for sharing.

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Carrie

Ingredient notes

  • Canned Tomatoes – I use fire-roasted tomatoes to give this salsa a smoky flavor. However, you can use any canned tomatoes. Or, you can use fresh tomatoes.
  • Canned Chipotle Peppers – Chipotle chiles are smoked jalapenos. They are sold in the Mexican foods aisle of all major grocery stores and are packed in adobo sauce.
  • Sweet Onion – I like to use Vidalia onion or Walla Walla onion. But you can use any yellow onion. White and red onion will give the salsa a bit more bite.
  • Garlic
  • Fresh Cilantro
  • Fresh Lime Juice – You can also swap in a splash of white vinegar.

How to make chipotle salsa

  • Just add all the ingredients to your blender or food processor and process until it reaches your desired texture. This blender salsa will be ready to eat in less than 5 minutes!
Bowl of chipotle salsa in serving tray with chips and limes.

Storing

The adobo salsa will stay fresh when it’s stored in an airtight container in the fridge for about 1 week. It also freezes well for 3 to 4 months.

Close up of salsa in bowl.

Recipe tips

  • This adobo salsa recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
  • Pop any leftover chipotles (and their sauce) into a ziploc bag and store it in the freezer. Next time you need one, just thaw the bag under warm running water for a minute, and you’re good to go!
  • If you’re feeling extra ambitious, may I suggest trying your hand at making these Baked Tortilla Chips or Air Fryer Tortilla Chips? Honestly, it’s almost as easy as making the chipotle salsa. All you need to do is cut some store-bought tortillas into wedges, spray them with oil, and sprinkle them with a little seasoning. Pop them into the oven while you’re making the homemade chipotle salsa and you’ll impress everyone even more.
Bowl of chipotle salsa in serving tray with chips and limes.

What to serve with it

The easiest way to serve red salsa with tomatillos is with Air Fryer or Oven Baked Tortilla Chips for dipping. You can also use it to level up the heat in any of these flavor-rich recipes:

  • Quinoa and Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps
  • Slow Cooker Carnitas
  • Quinoa Burrito Bowls
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • Mexican Meatballs
  • Sweet Potato Tacos
  • Air Fryer Quesadillas
  • Cauliflower Tacos

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Full Recipe

Chipotle Salsa

This 5-Minute Chipotle Salsa comes together easily with the help of your blender. It's a great sauce for tacos or dip for tortilla chips!
5 from 10 votes
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Serves 6 servings
Created by Platings and Pairings
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 0 minutes mins
Total Time: 5 minutes mins

Equipment

  • Blender or Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 1 14.5 oz can fire roasted tomatoes (with juice)
  • ½ sweet onion (rough chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic (peeled)
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro
  • 2 chipotles in adobo ((plus 1 Tbsp. adobo sauce from can))
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • Salt (to taste)

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and process until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Pour into a bowl. Serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe tips
  • This adobo salsa recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
  • Pop any leftover chipotles (and their sauce) into a ziploc bag and store it in the freezer. Next time you need one, just thaw the bag under warm running water for a minute, and you’re good to go!
  • If you’re feeling extra ambitious, may I suggest trying your hand at making these Baked Tortilla Chips or Air Fryer Tortilla Chips? Honestly, it’s almost as easy as making the chipotle salsa. All you need to do is cut some store-bought tortillas into wedges, spray them with oil, and sprinkle them with a little seasoning. Pop them into the oven while you’re making the homemade chipotle salsa and you’ll impress everyone even more.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 8.3mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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This recipe was originally published in 2015. It was updated in 2019 to add new photographs, and again in 2023 to update the blog content. The salsa with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce recipe remains the same. Enjoy! 

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21 responses

  1. Marlynn | Urban Bliss Life
    April 16, 2019

    5 stars
    Homemade salsa is just the best! Looks amazing with your homemade tortilla chips too. Great start to any party!

    Reply
  2. Mary
    April 16, 2019

    5 stars
    This is a gorgeous salsa! I love chipotle in ANYTHING. My mom does a chipotle salsa that contains an entire can of chipotle in adobo. It’s INTENSE! This one is much more my alley.

    Reply
    1. Erin
      April 17, 2019

      Whoa! I don’t know if I could handle an entire can, but I’d give it a try!

      Reply
  3. Jenni LeBaron
    April 17, 2019

    5 stars
    I love sticking a few chipotles in adobo in salsa and also sauces! They add so much flavor and just the right amount of heat! Great 5-minute save when you need a last-minute delicious dish to bring over!

    Reply
    1. Erin
      April 17, 2019

      They add so much flavor, don’t they?

      Reply
  4. jennie lamancuso
    April 22, 2019

    5 stars
    This recipe is great anytime here in Arizona – it is a staple at all gatherings!! So easy and delicious,

    Reply
    1. Erin
      April 25, 2019

      Thanks Jennie – So glad you enjoyed!

      Reply
  5. Janet Fazio
    April 23, 2019

    looks like the perfect (because it’s easy) Cinco de Mayo dip!

    Reply
    1. Erin
      April 25, 2019

      Thank you Janet!

      Reply
  6. Carrie
    March 31, 2020

    5 stars
    What a refreshing recipe for salsa. Made a great addition to our Taco Night. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    1. Erin
      April 1, 2020

      You are so welcome Carrie!

      Reply
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  11. Madeleine Saumure
    August 10, 2021

    Love your récites, thank you

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  12. Madeleine Saumure
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    5 stars
    Love your recipes, thank you

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    1. Erin
      August 10, 2021

      Thanks Madeleine!

      Reply
  13. Stewball
    November 9, 2024

    5 stars
    Never having used salsa of any type, I don’t know how it should be. Smooth, with lumps etc? Could you help me please? 🙏.

    Reply
    1. Erin
      November 11, 2024

      Hi Judy – It’s up to you and your personal preference. I tend to like my salsa with chunks remaining in it. So, I usually just give it a few good pulses. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  14. Stewball
    November 9, 2024

    5 stars
    Are you in Britain? The 2 hour difference between us leads me to suspect you are.

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