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Santa Maria Salsa

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Santa Maria Salsa
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This sprightly, crunchy relish is a California original that's served alongside or over smoked steak.

This recipe goes with Santa Maria Smoked Tri-Tip

Yield: 4 cups (serving size: 1/4 cup)

Ingredients

  • 2  (14.5-ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained (such as Muir Glen)
  • 1  cup  finely chopped celery
  • 1/2  cup  finely chopped onion
  • 1/2  teaspoon  kosher salt
  • 1/2  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2  teaspoons  white vinegar
  • 1/2  teaspoon  Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4  teaspoon  garlic powder
  • 1/4  teaspoon  hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)

Preparation

Drain 1 can tomatoes. Combine drained tomatoes, undrained tomatoes, and remaining ingredients; cover and chill salsa at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Calories:
10 (9% from fat)
Fat:
0.1g (sat 0.0g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.0g)
Protein:
0.4g
Carbohydrate:
2.4g
Fiber:
0.6g
Cholesterol:
0.0mg
Iron:
0.2mg
Sodium:
236mg
Calcium:
13mg
Bill and Cheryl Jamison, Cooking Light, JULY 2007

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars
Stacy
This was the best salsa I have ever made. It had a great flavor without setting you on fire. The celery gave it a wonderful crunch that added so much to it. I will be making this instead of buying salsa for the taste and the quick ease of making.06/26/07