Recipe Tuesday - Fresh Salsa
I love that we're getting a lot of home grown tomatoes this time of year. I've been making large batches of fresh salsa, and it's so good! It takes some prep work, chopping and chopping and chopping, but it's worth every minute. Feel free to add or substitute whatever you want, because it always works.
Several large ripe tomatoes, diced
1 large red onion, diced fine
2 jalepeno peppers, seeded and diced
1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped
1 handful kosher salt (about 1/4 C)
juice of 1 fresh lime
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
1 can whole kernel corn, drained (optional)
Prep all veggies and combine in a large container. Add cilantro, beans, corn, salt, and lime juice.
Let rest in the fridge for a few hours. The longer it sets, the better it tastes.
This is pretty great on anything, from eggs to chicken to tortilla chips (of course!).
Enjoy!
Mmmm I love homemade salsa, thanks for the recipe! And I must say that I love you're blog's new look, the black background would make it hard to read. But this I like! Love the bright colours in your header too, so fresh and cheery! Have a great day!
Posted by: Monique | October 07, 2008 at 09:36 AM
Wow I've never even had salsa! Isn't that pathetic. This looks so good though I am thinking I will make it. Thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: Flergs | October 07, 2008 at 09:38 AM
Looks good! Love that you put black beans in yours. Will have to give this one a try. Hope you have a great day!
Posted by: Carjazi | October 07, 2008 at 09:45 AM
this is almost my recipe i leave out the corn because of picky kids, but I add olive oil, coarse black pepper, garlic, and chopped parsely... my kids will eat this by bowlfuls.. with or without chips... and am still loving the new blog look (and Barb loved your comment on my post about leaky eyes... i appreicated it)
Posted by: beth (20birds) | October 07, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Well that looks very delicious!!
Posted by: OneScrappyMom | October 07, 2008 at 11:37 AM
That looks yummy!
Posted by: Sassy | October 07, 2008 at 01:15 PM
I am trying this for Sunday's football game. This sounds sooooooooo good!!! Thanks Barb
Posted by: Tammy | October 07, 2008 at 01:16 PM
Now THAT looks good! And its even got my name on it *giggle* KIDDING, tho we are both Barb's and like to cook so far as I can see.
Your photos of your city are STUNNING - make me want to come and visit someday! When we retire. And have money.
TFS!
Posted by: Barb | October 07, 2008 at 03:19 PM
Oh Bard this sounds yummy!! I wish canned black beans were not so hard to find in this country!!
Posted by: Eve | October 08, 2008 at 01:19 AM
I like the new blog look! And LOVE the recipe!
Posted by: kristin | October 08, 2008 at 11:33 AM
Oooh! Looks awesome!
Posted by: Susan | October 08, 2008 at 11:55 AM
I just might try this ... I've never made salsa before and I'm tired of the jar stuff. My SIL makes about 101 different types of salsa but hers are always too spicy for my taste. Of course, Nate will only eat it if I add a cup of blazing rip-your-guts-out hot sauce to it.
Posted by: Andrea (Creative Junkie) | October 09, 2008 at 09:20 AM