A small bowl of tomato salsa with tortilla chips

Tomato Salsa

Chef Deborah Kelly

Ingredients 

  • 2 Jalapeño Pepper Medium
  • ½ Onion Red, medium
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar Or lime juice from half a lime
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes 14½ ounces, no salt added
  • ¼ cup Cilantro Optional; fresh leaves

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Medium Pot

Instructions

  • Rinse peppers. Remove seeds and mince.
  • Peel onion and garlic. Rinse onion and dice. Mince garlic.
  • If using, rinse and chop cilantro leaves.
  • In a medium pot, add peppers, garlic, onion, apple cider vinegar, and canned tomatoes. Heat mixture over medium heat for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Chill before serving. If using, add cilantro to chilled salsa.

Video

Notes

  • Use any kind of onions or hot peppers you like.
  • For an extra kick, add a third jalapeño or a serrano pepper.
  • When in season, use 3 medium or 2 large fresh tomatoes in place of canned.
  • Try serving this salsa as a dip with corn tortilla chips, as a topping on baked potatoes or tacos, or as a sauce for grilled meats and fish.
  • Make a bigger batch and freeze.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Tomato Salsa
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
19
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
99
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
160
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
131
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
13
mg
16
%
Calcium
 
26
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Apple Cider Vinegar, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, Garlic Cloves, Gluten Free, Jalapeño Pepper, Lime, Lime Juice, Onion, Onions, Red Onion, Salsa, Tomato, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
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