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Homemade Salsa (adapted from El Torito) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 c. crushed tomatoes with added puree
2 c. tomatoes, diced 1/4 inch, including juice
1/4 c. yellow onion, diced 1/4 inch
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 T. canned jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped
2 fresh Serrano chiles, seeded and minced
2 tsp. fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. dried Mexican oregano, crumbled
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. cilantro leaves, chopped
Directions:
Directions:
1. In a food processor or blender, process crushed tomatoes with added puree about 30 seconds. Mixture should still be somewhat chunky.
2. Add crushed tomatoes to other ingredients in a non-reactive bowl and mix well.
3. Refrigerate.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This seems to be the favorite salsa, as I've tried many. We serve it at many family gatherings.

 

 

 

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