How to Make Garden Tomato Salsa - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the vibrant flavors of a homemade salsa, and when it's made with fresh, juicy garden tomatoes, it's even more irresistible. This garden tomato salsa recipe is a perfect way to make use of an abundance of ripe tomatoes from your summer garden. Whether you're looking for a simple appetizer to enjoy with tortilla chips or a fresh topping to accentuate grilled meats or fish, this homemade tomato salsa is sure to please. It's a versatile and delicious condiment that's pe...

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Ingredients

  • ½ sweet onion, chopped
  • ½ green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • 5 slices pickled jalapeño peppers, or to taste
  • 6 fresh tomatoes, quartered
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • ½ lime, juiced
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Place onion, bell pepper, cilantro, and jalapeño peppers into a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add tomatoes; pulse a few times until tomatoes are coarsely chopped. Transfer to a bowl with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl until dressing is well combined.
  • Pour dressing over tomato mixture; stir well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Nutrition

    30 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 68mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 243mg