Salsa Criolla

Name: Salsa Criolla
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 cups.
Ingredients: 1 large sweet onion, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 medium red onion, peeled and thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

My family piles this versatile relish on sandwiches, chicken and even enchiladas! Prepare it the night before your party to avoid last-minute prep...and the let the flavors blend..

Ingredients

1 large sweet onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over onion mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 28 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 139mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Salsa Criolla - Onion Garlic Relish in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2011