Make-Your-Own Salsa

By Thom7747

Start with lots of fresh tomatoes. A versatile sauce to use in Mexican recipes, eggs, sandwiches, black beans, roast pork, fish and many other recipes. Keeps for a week, freezes well or can be canned.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon light olive oil
• 3 cups tomato, fresh, chopped very ripe
• 3 tablespoons jalapeno peppers, chopped
• 2 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• pepper, as desired

Details

Servings 10

Preparation

Step 1

Microwave onion, green pepper, garlic and oil 1 minute on high, covered.
1. Add tomatoes; microwave 2 minutes on high.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients.
3. Can salsa or refrigerate an hour or overnight to blend flavors.