Garden Fresh Salsa

Name: Garden Fresh Salsa
Ingredients: 4 large ripe tomatoes , cored, seeded, and diced; ½ small yellow or red bell pepper , seeded and diced; 1 small jalapeno or Serrano pepper, seeded and minced (optional); ¼ cup minced red onion; ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon olive oil; ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Chef

Amber Shea Crawley

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Cookbook

Practically Raw

Published by Vegan Heritage Press

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This image courtesy of Amber Shea Crawley

This bright, fresh, pico de gallo-esque salsa makes a great adjunct to any Mexican dish. Use in-season heirloom tomatoes for best results. This recipe is low-fat and can be ready in less than 30 minutes.

CostInexpensive

Easy

Total Timeunder 30 minutes

Make Ahead RecipeYes

OccasionCocktail Party, game day

Recipe Courseappetizer, hors d'oeuvre

Dietary Considerationegg-free, gluten-free, halal, kosher, lactose-free, peanut free, soy free, tree nut free, vegan, vegetarian

Taste and Textureherby, hot & spicy, sweet, tangy

Type of Dishsalsa, sauces

Ingredients

4 large ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded, and diced
½ small yellow or red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 small jalapeno or Serrano pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
¼ cup minced red onion
¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl or container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until ready to serve.
Variation: Add ¼ to ½ cup diced fresh mango or pineapple for a fruity twist.

2012 Amber Shea Crawley