Pico de Gallo

Finally a Pico de gallo/salsa fresca that's post worthy. I've tried so many different salsas, and finally, this is what i've been searching for. Especially with garden white/green onions and garden romas. garden tomatoes makes the difference, I swear. Also, I didn't add anything more than a drip or two of garlic juice from the costco bottle and I thought i'd miss garlic (like other recipes include) but i didn't miss it and think i'd prefer it out. The onions give me bad enough breath :) I used this to dip chips in and my kids really liked it. I also added the costco mix of quinoa/brown rice, 1/2 can of black beans, and some of this salsa to a bowl and used it for quesadillas. (remember to put cheese on the bottom and after you put filling so that the tortillas stick together)

 

Salsa Fresca

Such a wonderful recipe to make in the summertime when tomatoes are fresh and flavorful, this recipe is best when made several hours ahead and is given time to marinate.

Ingredients:

3 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 to 3 fresh jalapeño peppers, seeded (ribs removed too) and finely chopped
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
sea salt to taste

Directions:

In large glass bowl, combine all ingredients and season to taste with salt. Refrigerate for at least one hour.

Tips:

*This is great to prepare the evening before your event and let it marinate and chill overnight.
*Try adding corn or black beans to your salsa for a different twist.
*This salsa will keep for several days (covered) and kept refrigerated.