Chipotle Copycat Fresh Tomato Salsa Recipe (Mild Salsa)
Updated Aug 11, 2025, Published on May 11, 2025
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This Chipotle Copycat Fresh Tomato Salsa Recipe (aka their Mild Salsa) is a spot-on recreation of the restaurant favorite! It’s made with just a handful of simple ingredients and delivers fresh, bright flavor in every bite. There’s no cooking involved, and it comes together in minutes. This pico de gallo is the perfect topping for burrito bowls, tacos, salads, or a scoopable salsa for tortilla chips.
Create a Chipotle Burrito or Burrito Bowl at Home
Pair this salsa with my Chipotle Copycat Cilantro Lime Rice, Chipotle Copycat Chicken, Chipotle Copycat Black Beans, Chipotle Copycat Corn Salsa, Chipotle Copycat Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa, Chipotle Copycat Guacamole, and Chipotle-Style Sour Cream for the full Chipotle experience at home!
Recipe Ingredients
See the recipe card below for the complete list of ingredients with exact quantities.
- Roma Tomatoes: I prefer Roma tomatoes for this salsa. They’re firm, flavorful, and less watery than other varieties. They also have fewer seeds than some tomatoes.
- Jalapeño: I used 1/2 of a small pepper for this recipe and removed most of the seeds. If you don't enjoy a lot of spice, you can use even less jalapeño and remove all of the seeds. If you want more spice, leave the seeds.
How to make Chipotle Copycat Corn Salsa
See full list of instructions on the recipe card below.
This recipe is essentially only one step: Mix the ingredients together in a bowl and let it sit for 30-60 minutes for optimal flavor!
Recipe Tips
- Let it rest. The salsa tastes best after sitting for 30–60 minutes at room temperature. This gives the flavors time to meld.
- Taste and adjust before serving. Prefer extra tang? Squeeze in more lime juice. Adjust the salt to your liking.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving for the best texture and taste. Make sure to taste again and add more lime juice or kosher salt if needed.
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Chipotle Copycat Fresh Tomato Salsa Recipe (Mild Salsa)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound Roma Tomato, about 4 tomatoes; cut into 1/4 inch pieces
- ¾ cup Fresh Cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon Jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, and finely diced (leave some seeds if you like it spicier)
- ½ cup Red Onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon Lime Juice, adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, adjust to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium bowl and mix until well combined. Taste and adjust with more lime juice or kosher salt, if needed.
- For the best flavor, let the salsa sit at room temperature for 30–60 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. You can also make it ahead and store it covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. If chilled, let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving for the best texture and taste. Make sure to taste again and add more lime juice or kosher salt if needed.
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving for the best texture and taste. Make sure to taste again and add more lime juice or kosher salt if needed.
- This recipe was adapted from the Youtube creator CookingwithChris.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
