Salsa Picante

Rating: 4.33 stars
9 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 6
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 0

Whether you serve this Salsa Picante recipe on tacos or with chips, it will immediately become your new favorite homemade salsa recipe. Fresh vegetables, chiles, and herbs combine for a remarkably flavorful topping or dip.

Source: Better Homes and Gardens
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Place tomatoes in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend or process until coarsely chopped. Add onion, cilantro, chile peppers, and garlic. Cover and blend or process until finely chopped.

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  • Transfer tomato mixture to a medium saucepan. Stir in sweet pepper, lemon juice, oregano, bay leaf, sugar, and salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 30 minutes or until salsa reaches desired consistency.

  • Discard bay leaf. Cool salsa slightly. Cover and chill for 1 hour to 1 week before serving.

  • Serve as a dip for chips, as a barbecue sauce or marinade, or as a condiment for main dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
6 calories; total fatg; saturated fatg; cholesterolmg; sodium 18mg; carbohydrates 1g; fiberg; proteing.

Reviews (2)

9 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 6
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 0
Lisa Vis
Rating: Unrated
09/08/2013
This is an easy and awesome recipe and our second year making it! It's a great way to use up tomatoes, onions, peppers, and even home grown garlic from your garden! Definitely one to pass on to friends and family! Only thing we didn't do was use the green sweet peppers.. Didn't have them on hand.
Cindy Reams
Rating: Unrated
05/05/2014
Not a fan. I won't make it again.
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