Easy Tomato Basil Pesto Salsa

Submitted by commercesd

"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."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 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

directions

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