Saturday, July 16, 2011

Fresh Cilantro and Lime Salsa


It's the heart of summer and the start of lots of garden goodies! This salsa is a fresh version packed full of crunch and flavor. It is a labor of love so turn on some music, brew some coffee and dice away. Believe me it will be worth every chop!

Ingredients:
4-5 tomatoes
1/2 sweet onion
1 green pepper
1 lime
1 tsp of cilantro
1 clove of garlic
1 pinch of red pepper flakes
salt and pepper

Chop the tomatoes, onion green pepper and cilantro into a pretty bowl. Zest in the garlic and the lime zest. Squeeze half the lime. Sprinkle with a pinch of the red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Grab a chip and test the seasoning level. Add more salt and pepper if necessary. If you like it spicy and desire a jalepeno pepper go right ahead, we're not that tough! You can serve right away or let it sit and absorb all the flavor. Either way it's amazing!

2 comments:

  1. mmmm...... this is the recipe i always use and we LOVE it! if you are pressed for time, or just don't feel like chopping, throw everything in the food processor for a smoother salsa... :-)

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  2. Leah, the food processor idea is a good idea! I enjoy the chunks but if someone didn't, it would be very yummy that way too. And I guess great minds think alike because I made this one up as I was chopping. It's cool you use the same ingredients!

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