EASY TOMATO BASIL PESTO SALSA

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This salsa can be used as a dip, sauce or topping for a variety of foods, for chips, eggs, pasta or a spread on grilled crostini or sandwiches.

Provided by commercesd

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
0.5 (6 ounce) can of diced chilies
1/4 cup onion, finely diced
1/4 cup white wine or 1/4 cup dry vermouth
1/2 cup prepared pesto sauce
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Drain tomatoes and reserve liquid.
  • Dice tomatoes into smaller chunks.
  • Saute onions over medium heat in white wine or vermouth until translucent. Add tomato liquid to prevent burning if necessary.
  • Add tomatoes and chilies to saute pan. Cook until lightly browned. Add tomato liquid as necessary to avoid burning.
  • Combine onion, tomato and chili mixture with pesto and red wine vinegar in a medium bowl and stir.
  • Add course salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 22.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 4.1, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.2, Protein 0.7

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