While I can my own salsa and enjoy eating it throughout the year, sometimes I want a salsa with a little fresher taste. In the summer, I make this with fresh tomatoes. When real tomatoes aren't available, I go for the diced, canned tomatoes and then add a bunch of fresh flavors.
I can make this salsa in about 15 minutes. It works best if you give it a couple of hours in the fridge to let the flavors meld, but it tastes great right away too. In fact, this evening, I was wanting something quick so I put together some nachoes. I love this salsa poured over the top! Again, Miss Wussy Mouth here... this salsa has no heat. If you like heat, add some jalapeno or tabasco. I'm also a fan of salsa with everything in little pieces. If you like a chunkier salsa, just chop the componants into larger pieces.
Fresh Salsa
Yield: about 3 cups of salsa
1 can petite diced tomatoes (with juice) or 2 cups fresh diced tomatoes
1/3 cup minced Anaheim chile pepper
1/3 cup minced green onion
1/3 cup minced onion
1/3 cup minced cilantro
4 cloves minced garlic
3 TBS lemon juice
salt & pepper to taste
Stir together and , if possible, let sit covered in the the refrigerator for a couple of hours before serving. The amount of salt needed will vary on the brand of tomatoes used. Store in an airtight container up to five days.
This sounds yummy! I've been looking for an easy way to make my own salsa. I can't wait to try it.
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