"My husband's mom, Connie Swanson, prepared a big batch of this pretty and zippy salsa to serve at our wedding reception. It's very special and fresh-tasting. There's no need to peel the tomatoes since they're so finely chopped...."
INGREDIENTS
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16 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
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2 large onions, finely chopped
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1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
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1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
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2 to 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped, optional
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2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
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3/4 cup white vinegar
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon pepper
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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1/3 cup cold water