Description

Don't buy salsa from the grocery store anymore. This homemade salsa tastes much better, is easy to make and is economical.

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lb. ripe Roma tomatoes, from about 5 - 6 good quality tomatoes
• 14.5 oz. can petite diced tomatoes, canned diced tomatoes with mild green chilis, or canned fire roasted tomatoes
• 2 green onions, ends discarded, chopped into thirds
• 1/3 c. chopped red onion (about 1/4 from a medium size
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and roughly chopped*
• 1/3 c. fresh cilantro, optional
• 1 large clove garlic, roughly chopped
• 2 T. freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 t. chili powder
• 1/4 t. ground cumin
• 1/2 t. granulated sugar, optional
• salt and black pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor; pulse in 1 second bursts until all ingredients are finely chopped.
2. Salsa tastes best after it's been refrigerated for a few hours, so if time allows let the flavors marinate before serving.
3. Serve with tortilla chips.