Best Salsa
Recipe from Midwest Living

Make this thick and chunky salsa with fresh tomatoes from your garden. The number of jalapeno peppers you use will determine the heat. Serve this with chips for a quick appetizer.



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Ingredients
  • tomatoes, chopped
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  • 2 tablespoons
    snipped fresh cilantro
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  • 1 small
    onion, finely chopped
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  • jalapeno chili pepper, seeded and cut up*
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  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
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  • 1 teaspoon
    sugar
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  • 2 tablespoons
    fresh lemon or lime juice
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    Tortilla chips
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Directions
1.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients, except the tortilla chips.
2.
Garnish the salsa with additional fresh cilantro and serve with the tortilla chips. Cover and store the salsa in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Makes 2-3/4 cups.
3.
*Note: Because the chili peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, wear plastic gloves when working with them. If your bare hands touch the chili peppers, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 3, Total Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 1 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 0 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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