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Quick and Easy Salsa

July 29, 2016 by Lori 2 Comments

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Everyone in this family likes Mexican food.  And when you have Mexican food, you have to have salsa.

I learned this quick and easy, fresh, tomato-based salsa from a friend in Texas.  It has simple ingredients, is so quick to make, and is full of wonderful, herb-y flavor.  And you can make it as spicy or as mild as you want.

Use it as a dip for tortilla chips or use it to top your favorite Mexican dishes (like my recipe for giant tostada).

Ingredients for fresh salsa

Here’s what you need

We like fresh salsa over cooked salsa.  Although this recipe calls for stewed tomatoes, the other ingredients are all raw and fresh.

Salsa ingredients in food processor before blending

Throw it all in your food processor

…except the cilantro.  You want to chop the cilantro up by hand, not purée it with the other ingredients.  Trust me, it makes a huge difference.

Salsa after using the food processor

Munch it all up

Because everything but the cilantro is processed, this is not only a tasty salsa, but one that is easy to dip your chips in.  No chunky pieces to fall off your chip and onto the table, or your chin, or your shirt.  Not that I have ever had that happen to me.  Just saying.

Cilantro ready to chop

Keep the stems!

Since all the other ingredients are processed, you want to add a little bit of crunch, so leave the stems in.  Just use a big, sharp knife to dice up the leaves and stems and then toss the cilantro in the tomato mixture and stir it in.

Fresh salsa featured image

Let it chill for at least an hour in the refrigerator before serving.  And like many recipes where items get blended together, the taste is often fuller and richer the next day.

 

Fresh salsa featured image

Quick and Easy Salsa

Lori
A fresh salsa full of flavor that takes no time at all.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Servings 2 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can stewed tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup chopped sweet onion
  • 1 large jalapeño cut into 4 pieces
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 cup diced fresh cilantro with stems
  • 1 medium garlic clove chopped

Instructions
 

  • Place all of the ingredients in a food processor EXCEPT the cilantro.
  • For a spicier salsa, leave the seeds and ribs on the jalapeño. Otherwise, remove them.
  • Process until just puréed.
  • Dice the cilantro with the stems and stir into the tomato mixture.
  • Chill for at least an hour before serving.

Thanks for sharing!

Filed Under: Sides, Snacks and Party Food Tagged With: Comfort Food, Cumin, Garlic, Jalapeño, Lime Juice, Mexican, Onions, Salsa, Tomatoes, Vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Diane says

    October 8, 2017 at 5:31 pm

    Hi Lori,

    I made this recipe tonight and it is really yummy! It’s likely this will be a staple recipe for me from now on as I love salsa!

    I enjoy your website!

    Diane

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  2. Lori says

    October 8, 2017 at 6:01 pm

    Thank you, Diane! It is really a big taste for such a simple process! I’m sincerely happy that you enjoyed it. I visited your web site and so appreciated your ability to convey compelling thoughts and feelings through the written word. Thanks for chiming in!

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