Salsa

I am not talking about dancing…although, to admit it, I do dance around my kitchen when I cook, we are talking about tomato salsa. Since we continue to have a bumper crop of tomatos, we need to be creative with what to do with them.

We have already talked about pasta sauce, now let’s move on to salsa. Salsa is a great summer and fall dish to keep on hand for impromptu guests and snacks. It also works when making huevos rancheros or even canning as gifts.

I have a pile of new tomatoes this week so after my 100 mile charity ride on Saturday, I will need some restorative time and that means in the kitchen on Sunday. I am going to make several pints of salsa and can it up for fall host presents and to keep in the pantry (more on our pantry plans later).

Here is a terrific, simple salsa recipe…the great thing about it is that you can add the items you like and alter the recipe to your tastes…it is a great base recipe!

Simple Salsa
1 3/4 cups diced tomato (about 1 large tomato)
1/4 cup diced white onion (about half of an onion)
1 finely chopped fresh jalapeno chile (seeded, if you like, for a milder salsa)
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon chopped fine cilantro

Stir ingredients together. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving to let the flavors develop or process in glass jars for 20 minutes.

Happy Gardening!