Basic Salsa

By following the simple steps, you will be able to make a great companion for tortilla chips, tacos and sandwiches!

30 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

75 calories per serving view nutrition facts

2 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	each	garlic clove	whole
1	pound	italian plum (roma) tomatoes	cored, finely diced but not peeled
1/2	each	red onion	finely chopped
1/4	cup	coriander	fresh, minced or 1/4 c flat leaf parsley, fresh, minced
1/2	teaspoon	coriander	ground
1	tablespoon	lime juice
1/4	teaspoon	salt

Directions

Drop the garlic into a small saucepan of boiling water. Let boil, uncovered, over moderate heat for 2 minutes. Drain well, then mince. Place the minced garlic in a medium sized bowl and mix in the tomatoes, onion, coriander, lime juice, and salt. Cover with plastic food wrap and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Transfer the mixture to a 1 quart preserving jar.

Keeps in the refrigerator for 10 days. Makes 2-1/3 cups.

RED HOT SALSA Increase the garlic to 2 cloves, the lime juice to 1-1/2 tbsp, and add 1 tbsp chopped jalapeno pepper and 1/4 tsp red pepper sauce. Proceed as directed.

Notes: Wash hands after handling the pepper! Keep this savory sauce on hand as a dip for taco chips, a topping for scrambled eggs, or an accompaniment for Tex Mex dishes.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 323g

Amount per Serving

Calories 75 7% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.0g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 314mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 17.0g	6%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	15%
Sugars 10.0g
Protein 3.0g	6%