Cherry Tomato Salsa

Name: Cherry Tomato Salsa
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 cups
Cuisine: North America, Mexican, Southwest
Ingredients: 3 cups cherry tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 3 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

Each bite of fresh cherry tomato salsa bursts with summer sweetness thanks to garden-fresh mini tomatoes.

Ingredients

3 cups cherry tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

Place tomatoes and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a colander. Sprinkle with salt; toss. Let sit 10 minutes to drain; discard liquid.
Transfer tomatoes to a large bowl. Add onion, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, sugar, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper and cumin; stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup salsa: 13 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 101mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: Free food.

This fresh cherry tomato salsa is a great way to use summer's favorite bumper crop. The colorful dish has some bite from red onions and jalapeño pepper. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

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