Summer is slowly fading away, but here’s a way to hold onto its vibrant flavors just a little longer. This recipe is a great way to celebrate summer one last time and go out with a bang! It’s no secret that dads often make the best salsa, so what better recipe to follow than this one?
Ingredients:
- 18-24 Roma tomatoes, diced and deseeded
- 1 bell pepper, orange or yellow
- A variety of peppers, minced
- Jalapenos, habaneros, and soranos are best
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- For spicier salsa, add one of each pepper; for milder salsa, use only ½-⅓ of each
- 1 ½ bunches cilantro, minced
- 1 red onion, diced
- 2-3 limes, juiced
- 6-8 cloves garlic, crushed
- Lemon pepper, to taste
- Tajin, to taste
- Johnny’s Seasoning Salt, to taste
Note: Wear gloves when cutting peppers.
Directions:
- Wash all tomatoes, cut them in half and remove the seeds.
- Dice the tomatoes, bell pepper and onion. Mince the cilantro and put everything into a large bowl.
- Wear gloves for this step: chop your peppers and take the seeds out. Add to the large bowl.
- Juice your limes and add to the bowl along with the crushed garlic, lemon pepper, Tajin and Johnny’s Seasoning Salt.
- Adjust spices to taste. Mix well and serve with your favorite chips.
Enjoy this fresh, zesty salsa as a perfect farewell to summer!
Brooklynn Jolley can be reached at [email protected]