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Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Number of Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped (1/4 medium onion or 2 green onions, chopped including green tops)
- 1 clove garlic, chopped or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 lime, squeezed for juice
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Combine ingredients, except cilantro, in a blender. Blend to the thickness you like.
- Finely chop cilantro and stir into other ingredients.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate in airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes:
- No blender? Make a chunky salsa by cutting all ingredients to desired size before mixing.
- Try adding drained canned corn or black beans with cilantro.
- Make ahead to allow flavors to blend.
- Freeze extra lime juice to use later.
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