Salsa Mix (dry spices for salsa)

By á-47

Mix with canned tomatoes for a quick salsa, or cream cheese for a spread.

Refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to blend.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups dried cilantro
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup garlic powder
• 1/2 cup dried chopped onion
• 1/2 cup dried sweet pepper flakes
• 2 Tbsp. salt
• 2 Tbsp. pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients until well blended. store in an airtight container.

For spicy salsa: blend 2 Tbsp. salsa mix with one 10 oz. can diced tomatoes and green chilies.

For mild salsa: blend 2 Tbsp. salsa mix with one 14.5 oz. can stewed tomatoes that have been finely chopped.

For a spread: blend 2 Tbsp. salsa mix with 1 cup softened cream cheese and serve with crackers.

Refrigerate all prepared mixtures overnight to allow flavors to blend.

Yield: about 2 3/4 cups mix