How to Make Spicy Salsa | Salsa Recipe | Allrecipes.com

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: serrano peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Serrano peppers add heat while green bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley provides a similar freshness, while spinach is a budget-friendly green.

Add 1 15 oz can of drained and rinsed black-eyed peas to a medium bowl.

Add 1 15 oz can of drained and rinsed black beans to the bowl.

Add 1 15 oz can of drained whole kernel corn to the bowl.

Add 1 14.5 oz can of drained diced tomatoes to the bowl.

Add 1 4 oz can of drained diced jalapeno peppers to the bowl.

If fresh jalapeno is used, seed and mince it before adding.

Stir in 1/2 cup of chopped onion.

Stir in 1/2 cup of chopped green bell pepper.

Pour 1 cup of Italian style salad dressing over the salsa, or substitute with the juice of a fresh lime.

Add 1/2 cup of chopped fresh cilantro to the mixture.

Season with 1/2 teaspoon of garlic salt.

Toss the salsa together until well combined.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight to blend the flavors together.

Serve the salsa with tortilla chips and any of your favorite accompaniments.

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