What started as a staple food in Mexico has grown into a very popular item. You can basically put any ingredient in it that you wish and it will taste absolutely wonderful. There are different varieties of salsa that you can prepare, using green tomatoes, avocados, whatever you desire. They are always a great hit at pot-luck's, family gatherings and special occasions.
It can be eaten as a meal accompaniment(side dish)or served as a dip with organic crackers, organic dipping breads or with home made nacho chips.
Most importantly I use it to replace ketchup (which is full of unhealthy additives) and my son loves it!!I personally love it on top of my salad...adds a little twist! I will often make my son a wrap for his school lunch and he uses the salsa as a dipping sauce .
The following recipe is a basic one that I really like to make, its not too spicy so even children can enjoy it!!
Ingredients
3 tomatoes(peeled), cut into chunks,(seeds removed)
1/2 tsp. lime zest
2 tbsps. lime juice
1 small jalapeno (seeded and minced)
1/2 small red onion(finely chopped)
2 tbsps. fresh cilantro leaves (chopped)
Sea salt and pepper (to taste)
Preparation
Blend all of the ingredients together, mix well to desired consistency.
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving (this allows it to blend the flavors together).
Stays fresh refrigerated 2 days.
Yields 3 cups...can easily be doubled
You can also watch this salsa video to see how easy it is to make..so much better than store bought.
Home made Tortilla Chips
Preheat oven at 400F
Ingredients
1/4 cup organic olive oil
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp. sesame seeds
1 tbsp. poppy seed
1/4 tsp.paprika
Sea salt (pinch)
6 Ezekiel tortillas or brown rice tortillas
Preparation
Place tortilla on a plate.
Baste with olive oil on both sides.
Mix together Parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, paprika and salt in a bowl.
Rub the mixture on both sides of the tortilla.
Cut into 8 triangular shaped pieces.
Place on baking sheet.
When they are golden brown, they are ready, place them on a cooling rack.
Ready for dipping in home made salsa, hummus...whatever you wish...
Enjoy, have a great week!
Sylvie Thibert
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