Garden Salsa Recipe

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In this recipe, ripe garden ingredients and subtle seasonings make a mouthwatering salsa that's a real summer treat. —Michelle Beran, Caflin, Kansas

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Garden Salsa Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
  • Yield: 40 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 6 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons minced jalapeno pepper
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Tortilla chips

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green pepper, onions, garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, oil, jalapeno and seasonings. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with chips. Yield: 5 cups.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 2 tablespoons of salsa equals 17 calories, trace fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 62 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein. Diabetic Exchanges: Free Food.

Originally published as Garden Salsa in Taste of Home August/September 2000, p66

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Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2011 by ps5371

What a great recipe and simple to make. I did leave out the jalapeno peppers and still felt it had enough of a tang to it. I have made this a few times this summer------sooooo good !!!!!

Reviewed on Sep. 05, 2011 by carolmariezane

My husband has made this twice now (and he id NOT a cook). This time it's much better than the last (Lord only knows what he did then - this time he had my help). I peeled the tomatos (drop them in boiling water for about 45 seconds and they peel very easy), we used all red onions, lime juice instead of lemon, skipped the vinegar and oil as others had suggested and also substituted cilantro for the cumin, used ground pepper instead on cayenne and added 2 teaspoons sugar to cut the acid in the tomato. It's fabulous.......

Reviewed on Sep. 01, 2011 by obsessedwithfood

This had a really good flavor. I liked that I had all the ingredients on hand, including fresh tomatoes from the garden. I have to say I prefer store-bought salsa, although I may blend this salsa so it isn't as chunky and see if I like that better.

Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2011 by jdubbya815

I only made a couple additions...3 tbls of cilantro and 1 tbls of tomato paste. The cilantro add a layer of freshness and the tomato paste gives a richness to it. Other than that....absolutely awesome recipe!

Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2011 by Cindy's Food Creations

Take the recipe from good to better by taking out the oil, vinegar and cumin. Add fresh cilantro (to taste - 1/3 cup chopped) and fresh lime juice.

Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2011 by Cindy's Food Creations

Take out the cumin, oil, and vinegar (yuck). Add fresh cilantro and freshly squeezed lime juice. Red/Purple onion is also a nice alternative, not as punjunt.

Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2011 by mngitch

This recipe has to many things going on I like mine better tomatoes white onions Jalapenos lime juice salt and mrs dash

Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2011 by neiling

love this ,but I add celantro,1/4 cup corn syrup. it gives just a hint of sweetness. My daughter gave me this recipeand now it is a family favorite

Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2011 by craftnut

ld like to know if you can freeze this recipe

Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2011 by neiling

I add celantro, 1/4 cup corn syrup and delete the cumin. My family will go through as much of this as I can make. scoops tortilla chip work wonderful with this recipe

Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2011 by yourmother55

A question for "itsallofhim". How much cilantro did you add to this recipe?

Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2011 by gadmom

haven't made it yet .. but also wondering about storage -- how long it should last?

Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2011 by itsallofhim

I make this recipe all the time -- but it was MY recipe minus the cumin...and where in the world is the CILANTRO!?!?! You can't have this salsa without cilantro...it makes it even MORE fresh!!!! Great stuff!!!

Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2011 by twinsister

This sounds terrific! Do you know if it could be canned for later use?

Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2010 by klz

I use this recipe with my garden tomatoes. I can't stop eating it, that's hose good it is.

Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2009 by evhymas

Easy to make, disappeared in a flash. Adding to my recipe file.

 
 

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