Fresh Salsa

Name: Fresh Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3-1/2 cups.
Ingredients: 4 cups chopped peeled fresh tomatoes; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 to 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt, optional; 1 garlic clove, minced

We like salsa with chips as an afternoon snack. This fresh salsa recipe uses a lot of ripe tomatoes and keeps well for several days in the refrigerator. —Myra Innes, Auburn, Kansas

Ingredients

4 cups chopped peeled fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 to 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1 garlic clove, minced

Directions

In a bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Let stand for about 1 hour. Serve at room temperature. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 22 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Fresh Salsa in Taste of Home August/September 1995

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suzylwho

Sep 6, 2015

I've been looking for a quick and easy salsa and this is awesome. will make again. And can it be canned ?
DeliciouslyResourceful_Gina

Nov 1, 2013

This was really easy and delicious! I added some black pepper and used extra garlic. Will make this again!
tabby24

Jul 4, 2011

Very good salsa. Every time I make it, it goes very fast. I have never had leftovers!!
chasm

Jul 22, 2010

We love this salsa. It is delicious. when my tomatoes are ripe, I love to make this salsa. I don't add jalapeno peppers, I don't like it spicy, but I do substitute green peppers. I forgot the salt once & it didn't taste as good, I added it & it was great. Love this salsa!!!!!
icequeen4

Oct 3, 2009

i also would like to know if this can be frozen, or canned? And for how long?
krisolson

Sep 16, 2009

How long can you store salsa, can you freeze it?