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Super Simple Salsa Fresca

by Ann
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This recipe is one of my dad’s inventions. It’s so simple, yet so good. It is my go-to salsa. I always, always have some of this on hand. Unlike some of my other recipes, this one makes a good hearty amount, enough to keep a pint jar for yourself, and give the other away. Or keep it all for yourself.

Super Simple Salsa Fresca


I like to give the spare jar to my TaeKwonDo instructor and I guess it must be pretty good because I once got a text message from his son asking me for the recipe. He needed to bring something to his Spanish class. So I texted him the recipe. I have to say this is the only recipe I have ever text messaged to someone! It’s a good thing it’s simple …

Simple Salsa Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 quart jar of canned tomatoes, juice drained. In summer tomato season, I make this with fresh tomatoes. Just make sure to peel them first (dip them in boiling water for a moment and the peel comes right off).
  • 1 onion, cut in large chunks
  • 2 – 3 cloves of garlic, peeled
  • 1 – 2 jalapeno peppers, tops removed (more or less to taste–depends on how hot you like it! Today I used frozen japs.)
  • A handful of fresh cilantro leaves (or parsley if you don’t have cilantro)
  •  1 t. salt

Directions:

  1. Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend well.
  2. Enjoy! Store in the fridge. It keeps well for several weeks.
Super Simple Salsa Fresca

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6 comments

Laurel Glisky July 22, 2011 - 6:15 am

For more chunky salsa, eliminate the blender and chop by hand or pulse minimally in a food processor. Another variation would be to juice out a lime and stir the juice in or add a smidgen or more of tequila to the salsa.

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Ann July 22, 2011 - 12:39 pm

Ooh lime and tequila! Great ideas Laurel. Thank you for commenting 🙂

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Debi August 31, 2011 - 11:54 pm

I wish I had this now! Thank you so much for sharing on Thursday’s Treasures! There is nothing better than a recipe made from loving memories! <3 and Hugs!

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thefooddoctor September 21, 2011 - 7:04 pm

mmmmm simple but full of flavor…
your dad has great taste 🙂

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Ann September 21, 2011 - 7:31 pm

He does! 🙂

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