Don't buy salsa from the grocery store anymore. This homemade salsa tastes much better, is easy to make and is economical.
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
Combine all ingredients in a food processor; pulse in 1 second bursts until all ingredients are finely chopped.
Salsa tastes best after it's been refrigerated for a few hours, so if time allows let the flavors marinate before serving.
Serve with tortilla chips.
14 servings. Makes about 4 1/2 cups.
The salsa will keep for up to 1 week when stored in the refrigerator.