Ingredients
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (i use Hunt’s Petite Diced)
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 seedless cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, basil or cilantro
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Process 1/2 cup of tomatoes, along with the water and oil, in a blender or food processor until pureed. Transfer to a medium bowl, along with remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. (Can be made several hours before serving. )
