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Rainbow Salsa

A medley of fresh ingredients that combine to become the perfect dip for chips or topping for Southwestern and Mexican recipes; try it in our Spicy Garden Guacamole too!

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Ingredients

Blended ingredients

  • 1 cup tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic, fresh, minced
  • Jalapeno, chopped (optional for spice)

Salsa

  • 3 cups tomato, diced small
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced small
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced small
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped
  • 2 tbsp green onions, sliced small
  • 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 tsp lime zest
  • Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • Salt, to taste (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine blended ingredients in a food processor, mix until smooth and transfer to a bowl.
  2. Add diced tomatoes, bell pepper and onion into the bowl and mix. Fold in remaining cilantro, green onions, lime juice and zest. Add black pepper and salt (if using) to taste and let salsa set for one hour before serving.

Notes: Strain the salsa to the desired consistency and use the excess liquids for a marinade. To add levels of spice, blend in a whole jalapeño or habañero pepper. For extra color, add in purple, green and yellow bell peppers.