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Asparagus Salsa

Name: Asparagus Salsa
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 cups
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon cider vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Tortilla chips

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Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Emma Thomas, Rome, Georgia

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Updated on Sep. 24, 2022

Jalapeno pepper and cilantro spice up this refreshing salsa that's made with tomatoes, onion and fresh asparagus. Served chilled with tortilla chips, this chunky sauce won't last long. -Emma Thomas Rome, Georgia

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Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Tortilla chips

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Directions

1
Place asparagus in a large saucepan; add 1/2 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.

2
In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic, vinegar and salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, stirring several times. Serve with tortilla chips.