Salsa
Course: AppetizersCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: EasyServings
12
servingsPrep time
30
minutesTotal time
30
minutesGreat way to use your fresh tomatoes. The salsa recipe can be modified to level of heat you enjoy.
Ingredients
6 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper chopped
1 medium onion chopped
1 cup tomato juice
2 Tablespoon of fresh herbs. I used thyme, parsley (or cilantro), oregano, and sage.
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves pressed or finely minced
1/2 jalapeno pepper, more or less depending on level of heat
2 Tablespoon tomato paste
Juice of 1/2 lemon or lime
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper or more depending on level of heat
Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
- Place all ingredients except tomatoes in food processor and pulse 5-10 times to get to a finer chop.
- Add chopped tomatoes to food processor and pulse 1-2 times to blend and keep tomatoes a coarser chop.
- Place in container and cover and chill for at least 3 hours or overnight for flavors to bloom.
- Serve with tortilla chips.