Several years ago, a friend shared with me her favorite recipe for homemade salsa. It has become a reliable go-to recipe ever since. This salsa is loaded with nutrition and flavor and is a fabulous way to utilize some of my fresh vegetables.

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This homemade salsa is extremely simple to make and provides the flexibility to tailor the recipe to your taste preferences. For example, you can swap red, green, or yellow peppers for jalapenos and use parsley instead of cilantro. You can also incorporate other vegetables like corn into the mix.

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Ingredients For Easy Homemade Salsa:

• 8 cups fresh diced tomatoes
• 1-1/4 cups diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced jalapeno (or to taste) OR green peppers
• 3 cloves garlic, diced
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste
• chopped cilantro or parsley (to taste)
• Place all ingredients (except cilantro/parsley) into a pan. Simmer on low heat until most of the juice has evaporated. Cool. Add chopped cilantro or parsley and serve. Refrigerate leftovers.

Personally, I believe the art of food presentation contributes significantly to its appeal. A prime example is homemade salsa, whose vivid hues bring a visually appealing aspect to meals. It’s especially appealing when served in pretty salsa bowls!

Yield: Approx. 2 quarts

Healthy and Easy Homemade Salsa

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

This delicious and naturally gluten-free homemade salsa adds both flavor and extra nutrition to any meal.

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Ingredients

• 8 cups fresh diced tomatoes
• 1-1/4 cups diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced jalapeno (or to taste) OR green peppers
• 3 cloves garlic, diced
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste
• chopped cilantro or parsley (to taste)

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients (except cilantro/parsley) into a pan.
2. Simmer on low heat until most of the juice has evaporated.
3. Cool. Add chopped cilantro or parsley and serve.
4. Refrigerate leftovers.

It is well-known that salsa compliments a wide range of dishes, including nachos, fajitas, and other types of cuisine.

Do you have a favorite homemade salsa recipe?

Enjoy!

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