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Easy Salsa

There's plenty of spicy kick in this easy-to-make Canned Tomato Salsa. It just might have you saying goodbye to store-bought varieties forever.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 servings (about 4 cups worth)
Author: Mary Younkin

Ingredients

  • 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes drained
  • 10 ounces canned original Rotel tomatoes with green chile drained
  • 4 ounces canned diced green chiles
  • ½ small yellow onion chopped, about ½ cup
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro
  • 1-4 fresh jalapenos stem and seeds removed, adjust for desired heat
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients in the blender and pulse several times until the desired consistency has been reached.
  • Grab a chip and taste the salsa. Adjust the salt and lime juice to taste, if desired.

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Notes

We make this salsa with at least 4 jalapeno peppers and we love the spicy heat that creates. If you prefer a milder salsa, I recommend starting with just 1 or 2 jalapenos.

Nutrition

Calories: 14kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.4mg