Fresh Red Salsa

Makes 4 Cups

This is a raw Salsa with simple, fresh ingredients that can be whipped up in less than a half hour. It stores well for several days, or can alternately be cooked and kept for up to a week. After cooking, it freezes well. Recipe can be adjusted up for canning.


6 Medium Tomatoes, seeded and quartered
1 - 2 Jalapenos, seeded and ribs removed
1 Red Bell Pepper, seeded and ribs removed
1/2 to 2/3 Medium Yellow Onion, cut into large chunks
1/2 to 3/4 Teaspoon Salt
1 Lime, juiced
1 to 3 Garlic Cloves, peeled
2 Handfuls Cilantro Leaves


  1. In a food processor fitted with an S-blade, pulse onion, bell pepper and one jalepeno until large chunks. Do not over pulse at this stage.
  2. Add tomatoes, lime juice, cilantro and 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 clove of garlic to food process bowl, and pulse to a chunky stage. Adjust onion, garlic, jalapeno and salt to taste. Before adding adjusted ingredients, chop into small pieces.
  3. Pulse a few more times, being careful not to puree.
  4. Chill for 2 to 4 hours before serving to allow flavors to blend.