Description
The best secret ingredients for salsa you’ll ever find – and if you don’t have one, just use another!
Ingredients
- 6-8 ripe, fresh tomatoes (Romas are best)
- 1 green pepper
- 1/2-1 Anaheim pepper (optional)
- 1 medium red onion
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeno* (optional)
- 1/4-1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 Tbs. lemon juice
- 1-3 Tbs. lime juice
- 1/2 tsp. salt (Use the code kitchenstewardship for 15% off of your first purchase)
- chopped fresh cilantro to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Dice tomatoes and put into a medium bowl. (If you get tired of dicing, throw the last few into the food processor. No one will know.)
- In a food processor, pulse 10-12 times to chop the onion and green pepper plus any other peppers. Add to bowl. (OR just dice them up with a knife.)
- Finely chop the garlic and jalapeno(s) by whizzing in the food processor (or use a knife)and stir into the salsa.
- Stir it all up with the cumin, lemon and lime juice and salt.
- Best if you can allow to sit for at least an hour to let the flavors meld. Still awesome if you eat it right away!
- Serve with fresh cilantro on top.
Notes
* On jalapenos – I’d feel irresponsible if I posted a recipe with a jalapeno and no safety instructions. The ribs and seeds are what add the heat, so cut them out and toss them for a mild salsa; include some or all for a hot and spicy salsa. Do NOT touch your eyes after cutting jalapenos! Many recommendations say to wear gloves; I usually just try not to touch the ribs or seeds with my fingers.
* If you’ve always wanted to buy the cute peppers at the Farmers’ Market but aren’t sure what to do with them, this is it. Toss in 1-3 random peppers: cayenne is excellent, spicy or mild banana peppers are great, and Anaheim really takes it to the next level.
* See below for other “star ingredient” notes.
Troubleshooting
* Lime juice is more important than the lemon juice, in my opinion. Add more to brighten it up if it seems a little boring.
* If the salsa tastes a bit flat, add more salt. Also remember to give it time and let the flavors blend together.
* Need spicier? More jalapeno, more seeds.