Cinco de Mayo is this week, and I thought it was an appropriate time to share my homemade salsa recipe. This is a favorite at our house, especially in the Summer time when tomatoes are plentiful. It only takes minutes to make! This can even be made ahead and canned.
Homemade Salsa
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe tomatoes (diced or one 14-ounce can diced tomatoes with their juice)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 small green bell pepper (seeds and veins removed, and minced)
- One 4-ounce can chopped green chiles with juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients, and any extra ingredients you may want to add, in a large glass bowl. Stir well with a spoon. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until serving time.
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TIPS
- This recipe is naturally gluten free
- Tweak the recipe and make mango or peach salsa
- Double or triple the recipe for parties.
You should try making your own guacamole too! SO GOOD!
Amanda is a busy mom of 3 that is constantly on the lookout for shortcuts to add more happiness to the day. She loves creating recipes, printables, DIY, and sharing family fun tips with you.
sasha
May 3, 2011 at 1:20 pmThank you for the recipe, I just made it and it was fantastic!!!
sasha
May 3, 2011 at 1:20 pmThank you for the recipe, I just made it and it was fantastic!!!
Kristin
May 3, 2011 at 1:55 pmThe salsa looks really good. I will have to try it and add mango into it :o)
Kristin
May 3, 2011 at 1:55 pmThe salsa looks really good. I will have to try it and add mango into it :o)
Diana
May 3, 2011 at 3:39 pmSounds delicious! I usually add onion and don’t have lime juice. I’ll have to try it with the lime sometime, though, and see what we think. Can’t wait till tomato season!
Diana
May 3, 2011 at 3:39 pmSounds delicious! I usually add onion and don’t have lime juice. I’ll have to try it with the lime sometime, though, and see what we think. Can’t wait till tomato season!