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Simple Salsa
Our Ciao Authentica Crushed Tomatoes impart the flavor of fresh tomatoes to your salsa while cutting the chopping time in half, making this recipe a breeze!
- Yield: 3 cups
- Prep Time: 10 min
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Add the Ciao Authentica Crushed Tomatoes to a serving bowl.
- Dice up the green pepper, jalapeño (making sure to remove the seeds), sweet onion, and garlic, and add them to the tomatoes.
- Roughly chop the cilantro and add it to the serving bowl along with the juice of 2 limes.
- Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and chipotle chili (optional). Stir until well-combined, and serve with your favorite tortilla chips.
Pro Tip #1: For a smoother salsa, place all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse to your desired consistency.
Pro Tip #2: For an extra spicy salsa, add the seeds from the jalapeño to your salsa. For a medium heat, add half of the seeds in.