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fresh homemade salsa

Fresh Homemade Salsa

Meghan
A fresh tasting salsa that comes together in minutes and rivals the salsa found in any restaurant!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Refrigeration time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 2 fresh jalapeno peppers (seeded and very coarsely chopped)
  • 1 large clove garlic (halved)
  • 2 large or 3 small/medium vine-ripened tomatoes (seeds and juice removed)
  • 14.5- ounce can diced tomatoes (drained)
  • 14.5- ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (drained with some juice reserved)
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1/2 sweet yellow onion (coarsely chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tso ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • juice of one lime

Instructions
 

  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine the jalapenos and garlic. Process until finely chopped. Scrape down sides of bowl as necessary.
  • Add all other ingredients to the food processor. Pulse in very brief pulses until the vegetables have reached the size you desire. Add reserved juice from fire-roasted tomatoes if needed to achieve desired consistency.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to blend.

Notes

Source: Adapted from Annie's Eats
You're Gonna Bake It After All
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Keyword appetizer, salsa, tomatoes