Homemade Salsa (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes with juice.
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2 cans (10 ounces) Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies).
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1/4 cup chopped onion.
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1 clove garlic, minced.
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1 whole jalapeño, quartered and sliced thin.
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1/4 teaspoon sugar.
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1/4 teaspoon salt.
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1/4 teaspoon ground cumin.
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1/2 cup cilantro (or more to taste).
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1/2 whole lime, juiced.
# Instructions:
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In a blender or food processor, add the whole tomatoes with their juice, Rotel, chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced jalapeño, sugar, salt, and ground cumin.
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Pulse the mixture a few times until the ingredients are combined and reach your desired consistency. For a chunkier salsa, pulse less. For a smoother salsa, blend longer.
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Add 1/2 cup of cilantro and the juice from 1/2 a lime. Pulse again until well incorporated.
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Taste the salsa and adjust the salt, lime juice, or cilantro to your liking.
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Transfer the salsa to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld. Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite dishes.
# Notes:
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This salsa is quick to make and bursting with fresh, zesty flavors. Perfect for dipping, tacos, or topping grilled meats.
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Feel free to customize by adding more cilantro or adjusting the heat level with additional jalapeños.