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Salsa: It's delicious, spicy, and the most used condiment in America. It goes with anything and everything, and is easy to make.
What's your favourite use for salsa? Try mixing it in with scrambled eggs, putting it on pizza before cooking it, or throwing a little bit into a green salad (as dressing) with tomatoes. It also is a great addition as a topping on grilled chicken breasts or salmon steaks.
Now for the good stuff... one of the most beautiful things about making your own salsa is that there are no rules; you can simply cater the recipe to your palate preferences. Here are a few different salsa recipes - there's bound to be one that will make your mouth water.
Pico De Gallo
This version is my favourite. It has ingredients that I usually have in the fridge, and offers a nice bite.
Ingredients:
5 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 red onion, diced
2 jalapenos, diced
2 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
Juice of one large lime
Coarse salt, to taste
1 bunch fresh cilantro, minced (optional)
Mix all ingredients, refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Guacamole I've raved about this delicious dip before, and I'll do it again. And, no, I'm not crazy - guacamole is originally an Aztec version of salsa. Need a recipe? Check out my version of guac.
Sweet and Spicy Mango Avocado Salsa
This is a neat variation of salsa - it's just a bit sweet, a bit spicy, and very flavourful. It too makes a great topping for chicken or fish with its tropical twist.
Ingredients:
1 avocado, diced
Juice of one large lime
1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
1 red onion, diced
2 jalapenos, diced (seed if you want a less spicy salsa)
Coarse salt, to taste
1 handful fresh cilantro, minced
Mix all ingredients, refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Do you have a favourite salsa recipe?
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