Originally posted August 22, 2011

Carlos' Salsa

Carlos' Salsa by car2ngrl

Ten years ago I worked in an office where there was this messenger who would every now and then slip us a jar of his salsa in addition to what ever artwork he was dropping off at the time. The salsa was delicious but all I could get out of him was a list of five ingredients.

Move forward to the present and I come across a note paper that says "Carlos' Salsa -- whole canned tomatoes, jalapenos, onions, cilantro, and salt -- mix in blender."

My memory is foggy regarding the specific taste of the salsa but here's my attempt at Carlos' Salsa...with a little garlic addition of my own. (Wouldn't be surprised if he held back that secret ingredient!) Next time, I may try this with a squeeze of lime juice.

Ingredients

  • 1-28 oz can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1 diced jalapeno (about 3 tablespoons -- deveined & seeds removed if desired)*
  • 3/4 cup diced onions
  • 3 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro
  • 3/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 clove garlic
  • *I find one jalapeno lends to pretty tame salsa. But that assessment depends on the taster and the jalapeno. If you want more heat, feel free to up the pepper content.
4 cups

Directions

Add all ingredients in a blender and mix.

Allow salsa to rest an hour before serving to allow flavors to blossom.

Serve with chips or whatever else you like to eat with salsa.

15 minutes

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