Sauces and Dressings

Salsa Fresca

about 1½ cups

Salsa Fresca

about 1½ cups

This vibrant salsa comes together in seconds using the food processor.

Nutritional information per tablespoon: Calories 8 (9% from fat)
carb. 2g
pro. 0g
fat 0g
sat. fat 0g
chol. 0mg
sod. 170mg
calc. 4mg
fiber 0g

Ingredients

  • 1 small garlic clove, peeled
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 scallion, trimmed, cut in
  • 1-inch pieces
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • ½to ¾ teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation

  1. Insert the universal blade into the Cuisinart® 7-Cup or 9 Cup Food Processor. With the unit running, drop the garlic and jalapeño through the feed tube to finely chop. Scrape the work bowl.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse to roughly chop, about 7 to 8 pulses.
  3. Strain any excess liquid before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning according to preference.