Mild Tomato Salsa

Mild Tomato Salsa

The Not-Too-Spicy Salsa

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 25m
Cook Time: 1h
Total Time: 1h 45m
Servings: 10 pints
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (17 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

14
calories
0g
fat
3g
carbohydrates
0g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
182mg
sodium
2 tbsp
serving size
Mild Tomato Salsa

Recipe Description

I have said it before, I am on a mission to create a completely homemade pantry and this Mild Tomato Salsa definitely made it to my list.

With so many complementary flavors of tomatoes, green and sweet red peppers, onions, celery, tons of garlic, jalapeño chili, seasonings and hot pepper sauce, this recipe gives you the option to make your salsa as spicy as you wish! Enjoy yours inside of a hot dog or with cheesy nachos, it works with everything!

To make Mild Tomato Salsa, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Mild Tomato Salsa

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare tomatoes

    20 min
    Step 1 - Mild Tomato SalsaStep 1 - Mild Tomato Salsa

    In a large stockpot over medium heat, cook the tomatoes, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Once cooked, drain out the tomatoes and keep 2 cups of liquid aside.

  2. 2

    Combine ingredients

    1 min
    Step 2 - Mild Tomato Salsa

    Place the tomatoes back in the pot and add the green peppers, sweet red peppers, onions, celery, garlic, chili, tomato paste, white vinegar, sugar, salt, hot pepper sauce and the 2 cups of reserved tomato cooking liquid.

  3. 3

    Cook ingredients

    1h
    Step 3 - Mild Tomato SalsaStep 3 - Mild Tomato Salsa

    Bring pot to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently for 1 hour.

  4. 4

    Portion into jars

    4 min
    Step 4 - Mild Tomato SalsaStep 4 - Mild Tomato Salsa

    Using a ladle, portion the hot mixture into canning jars, leaving ½-inch space from the top, removing any air bubbles. Remove excess from the rims and seal tightly.

  5. 5

    Canning process

    20 min
    Step 5 - Mild Tomato Salsa

    Place cans in the water bath until completely covered and bring to a boil. Complete the simmering process for 20 minutes.

  6. 6

    Cool and store

    Step 6 - Mild Tomato Salsa

    Remove from water and cool completely before storing in the refrigerator.

Grow your own homemade pantry and add this Mild Tomato Salsa to your list of recipe to try. No matter where you put it, this salsa works, everytime! Let us know how far you’re getting in your own homemade pantry and tag #cookmerecipes online and in your Pinterest posts!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Guillaume Bernard
January 27, 2025
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J'ai fait cette salsa au barbecue d'anniversaire de mon pote. Tout le monde a adoré, c'était ultra simple à faire et les saveurs étaient juste waouh. J'ai même rajouté un peu de piment en plus. J'me sens trop fier d'avoir trouvé cette recette pour épater les amis

Gina
November 6, 2024
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OMG, this Mild Tomato Salsa is just what I needed for my taco night! So easy peasy to whip up and the flavors are bomb! I made it spicy for the fam, and they loved it! Def adding it to my homemade pantry vibes!

Cassandra Smith
February 28, 2024
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Simply the best.

Rachel Adams
January 31, 2024
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OMG, this salsa is a game changer! Made it for our BBQ, and my hubby couldn’t get enough! So fresh and yum! 👏

Xena
October 15, 2023
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So deliciously easy!

Paul Anderson
October 12, 2023
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Superb salsa, perfect for my nacho night with friends. Homemade is the best.

Yara
August 20, 2023
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Superb salsa recipe!

Henry
August 15, 2023
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Delicious!

Yvonne
March 1, 2023
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This Mild Tomato Salsa is super easy to whip up. My kids gobbled it up with chips during game night. Love how I could tweak the spice for everyone’s tastes.

Hannah Collins
December 27, 2022
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Lush salsa vibes!

Evelyn
February 24, 2022
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I loved making this salsa. It reminded me of summer barbeques at my aunt's house. Fresh ingredients are key, and this recipe nailed it!

Elena Martínez
November 18, 2021
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¡Deliciosa! Salsa perfecta.

Nora
September 3, 2020
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This salsa is simple and delicious. We enjoyed it with dinner last night.

Helena Pérez
April 13, 2020
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¡Deliciosa!

Evelyn
February 11, 2020
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Incredible! This salsa spiced up my family taco night. The kids loved the flavor, and I enjoyed making it from fresh ingredients. Will be a staple in our home!

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