Michelle Beran, Caflin, Kansas photo & recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min
40 Servings

Garden Salsa Recipe

• 6 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 to 2 teaspoons minced jalapeno pepper
• 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Tortilla chips

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green pepper, onions, garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, oil, jalapeno and seasonings. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with chips. Yield: 5 cups.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts2 tablespoons of salsa equals 17 calories, trace fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 62 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein. Diabetic Exchanges: Free Food.

Originally published as Garden Salsa in Taste of Home August/September 2000, p66