Speedy Homemade Salsa

There's no need to buy salsa when you can easily make your own!

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I think it tastes even better than the store-bought variety.
"I love Mexican food and this refreshing salsa is easy to prepare," notes Sarah Berger from Minneapolis, Minnesota. "I think it tastes even better than the store-bought variety."

Preparation time: 20 minutes

You Will Need
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) whole tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded*
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt


What to Do
1. In a food processor, combine all ingredients; cover and process until chunky. Transfer to a small bowl.

Yield: 1-1/3 cups


*Editor's note: When cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands. Avoid touching your face.


Nutritional analysis: 1/3 cup equals 34 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 336 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1 vegetable.
From Cooking for 2 - Fall 2005
 
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