Ingredients (~4 cups)
- 2 cans (14.5-oz each) petite diced tomatoes
- 6 Tbsp pickled red onion, finely chopped
- 6 Tbsp candied jalapeños, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, very finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh oregano, very finely chopped
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
Make the Salsa
Open the cans of tomatoes. If you prefer a thicker salsa, drain off some of the excess juice before measuring.
Place the tomatoes, chopped pickled red onion, candied jalapeños, cilantro, oregano, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and cumin into a medium glass bowl.
Stir well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Chill and Serve
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate for at least ~30 minutes before serving. This rest period is essential for the flavors to marry.
Sweet & Spicy Jalapeño Canned Tomato Salsa
This sweet and spicy salsa uses candied jalapeños and pickled red onions to upgrade simple canned tomatoes. It is significantly better than store bought jars. You must let it sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes so the flavors can meld.
Ingredients
Ingredients (~4 cups)
- 2 cans petite diced tomatoes 14.5-oz each
- 6 Tbsp pickled red onion finely chopped
- 6 Tbsp candied jalapeños finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro very finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh oregano very finely chopped
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
Instructions
- Drain tomatoes if desired for thicker salsa.
- Combine tomatoes, pickled onion, candied jalapeños, cilantro, oregano, and all spices in a glass bowl.
- Stir thoroughly to mix ingredients.
- Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Chilling allows flavors to blend and develop.
