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.
Serves
1
Prep time 10 minutes
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.) 14.5 oz. Del Monte® 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
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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.