C.U.'s Mild Salsa

* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

C.U.'s Mild Salsa

Recipe By : Consumer Reports
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers & Dips Food Processor Cooking
Mexican Vegetables
Vegetarian Snacks

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lg clove garlic
2 to 6 jalapeno chilies -- seeds removed
4 sm tomatillos -- (about 1/2 cup)
6 Italian plum tomatoes -- diced (2 1/2 cups)
1 med onion -- finely diced
1/2 green Italian pepper -- OR
1/2 green bell pepper -- finely diced
2 tbsps coarsely chopped parsley
2 tbsps coarsely chopped cilantro
1 lime -- (about 1 tbsp.)
1/2 tsp salt
cumin -- to taste (optional)

In a food processor, finely chop garlic and jalapeos. Add tomatillos and
chop again. Remove the mixture and combine it with the remaining ingredients.
The salsa can be served immediately, but the flavors will blend nicely if it's
chilled for severa

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Per serving: 35 Calories; 1g Fat (11% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 8g
Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 211mg Sodium

Serving Ideas : serve with tortilla chips

NOTES : For a salsa with more bite: Add more jalapeos or some cumin. If
you leave out the tomatillos: The salsa will be good, but it will taste more
like a simple tomato salad.