I absolutely love fresh salsa! Growing up, my dad used to make this fresh salsa recipe two or three times a year, and it was always a big hit in our house. I remember helping him in the kitchen, chopping up the ingredients, and waiting in anticipation for it to be ready to eat. Even after I moved out, I'd get a call, "I'm making salsa tonight if you want to come by and get some". And I did! This stuff is addicting, and I knew I had to come quick, because it wouldn't last long.
I've been wanting to make salsa for a while. Every time I would pass the tomatoes in the store I would think "I need to make salsa!", but something didn't feel right about making salsa when there was still snow on the ground. It feels like more of a warm weather snack. Well, the snow is now gone, and that's good enough for me! While I was at the grocery store this past weekend, I made sure to pick up all the ingredients for my favorite treat.
I've been wanting to make salsa for a while. Every time I would pass the tomatoes in the store I would think "I need to make salsa!", but something didn't feel right about making salsa when there was still snow on the ground. It feels like more of a warm weather snack. Well, the snow is now gone, and that's good enough for me! While I was at the grocery store this past weekend, I made sure to pick up all the ingredients for my favorite treat.
This recipe is extremely easy. If you can measure, chop, and mix you'll have this mastered in no time! That's one of the things I love about this salsa. It's super easy to whip up, and is packed with tons of fresh flavor. You don't need to worry about cooking it, just mix everything together and viola! You can eat this tasty treat right away, but it always tastes better after it sits for a few hours and the flavors get all mixed together. Also, change up the number of jalapeño peppers you use depending on the amount of heat you want. I used 3, and it had a bit of a kick to it right off the bat, but after it sat for a day, the heat wore off a bit. It was just right!
Ingredients
Directions
1. Core tomatoes, removing the seeds. Once cored, dice tomatoes and place in a medium mixing bowl.
2. Add green bell pepper, jalapeño peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro, salt, lime juice, tomato sauce, and red wine vinegar to bowl.
3. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
4. Serve with tortilla chips, and enjoy!
TIP: Run your knife along the fleshy part of the tomato to remove seeds and core. Removing the seeds is an important step. It reduces the amount of liquid in the salsa (there will already be a lot), and makes it easier to dice the tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 10-12 Roma (or Plum) tomatoes, seeded & diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded & diced
- 2-3 jalapeño peppers, seeded & diced
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- Juice from 1 1/2 limes
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Directions
1. Core tomatoes, removing the seeds. Once cored, dice tomatoes and place in a medium mixing bowl.
2. Add green bell pepper, jalapeño peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro, salt, lime juice, tomato sauce, and red wine vinegar to bowl.
3. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
4. Serve with tortilla chips, and enjoy!
TIP: Run your knife along the fleshy part of the tomato to remove seeds and core. Removing the seeds is an important step. It reduces the amount of liquid in the salsa (there will already be a lot), and makes it easier to dice the tomatoes.
I really hope you enjoy this salsa recipe as much as the hubby and I do. We had tacos for dinner tonight, and this was a perfect topping, nothing like fresh salsa on your tacos! I almost thought I was at Chipotle - ALMOST. Nothing beats Chipotle.
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you stop by often!
Katey
Katey