Easy Garden Salsa
Full of fresh herbs, bright organic tomatoes and lime juice, this salsa tastes restaurant quality, and is worth the simple prep involved compared to buying premade salsa. When possible, consider cooking with organically grown and responsibly raised ingredients to benefit the quality of your meal and the health of our planet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Makes: 1.5 cups
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp. minced fresh garlic
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 can (14.5 oz.) Take Root Organics® No Salt Added Diced Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 2 to 3 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh jalapeño, seeds removed, to taste
- 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh mint leaves 1/2 tsp. cumin
Directions
- Combine onion, lime juice, garlic and salt in a medium bowl; stir and set aside while preparing the other ingredients.
- Drain tomatoes very well in a colander (see Tip) then coarsely chop into 1/4-inch pieces; set aside.
- Add cilantro, jalapeño, mint and cumin to bowl; stir to distribute ingredients well. Stir in tomatoes; let stand 5 minutes before serving at room temperature.
TIP: Save any drained tomato juices to use in other dishes such as sauces, roasts, soups, stews, braises, chili, beans, grains, slow cooker dishes and beverages.
