My sister-in-law Bernie gave me this fresh salsa recipe. It is really easy to make and has only four
ingredients. The fresh taste depends largely on the quality of the tomatoes so I am tempted to say that if
you cannot find good fresh tomatoes then forget about making this salsa. But I leave that up to you.
Ingredients:
2 Medium sized fresh tomatoes
⅓ of a medium sized onion
1 green onion/scallion
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
leaves/stalks
1 pinch of salt
Chop/dice the tomatoes into whatever size you like your salsa tomatoes to be. Dice the onion into
really small pieces, smaller than the tomatoes is what I prefer. Chop the scallions into ¼ to ½ inch
sections and chop the fresh cilantro finely. Combine everything at room temperature and let it sit for a few
minutes for the flavors to combine.
All these quantities are approximate; you may adjust everything to suit your taste. Salsa is perfect
for experimenting, so I offer these extra optional ingredients to try:
1 fresh garlic clove, peeled and minced fine
1-2 teaspoons lemon or lime juice
1-2 teaspoons vinegar
1-2 Serrano chili peppers
½ of one fresh ripe mango, peeled and chopped
1 ripe peach, peeled, diced with pit discarded
¼ of a can of black beans, rinsed and drained
½ can crushed pineapple
Vivian Howard Watermelon Peach Salsa
4-5 medium peaches, diced. I use frozen.
1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo, from a can, for heat. May substitute dried red pepper flakes or
jalapeños.
2 cups watermelon, peeled and diced
⅓ cup green onion, sliced thin
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
3 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped
Salt to taste
Combine all and chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Salsa Fresca by Bernie plus
Watermelon-Peach Salsa