Fresh Salsa
A basic, traditional-flavored salsa, -- ideal for grilled meats, tacos or as a dip for tortilla chips
- 8 roma tomatoes, cored, seeded and diced
- 2 fresh serrano chllles, seeded and minced
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup diced white onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cllantro
- 2-1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Combine all ingredients, including salt and pepper to taste, in medium bowl
Cover and refrigerate to blend flavors, at least 1 hour
Serve at room temperature
Store in the refrigerator up to 2 days
Makes about 3 cups
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Black Bean/Mango Salsa
A Caribbean flavored salsa - great with grilled fish, tortilla chips or served as is for a spicy summer salad
- 1 cup cooked black beans
- 2 mangoes, peeled, seeded and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced
- 1/2 medium red onion, diced
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4 medium limes)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Combine all ingredients, including salt and pepper to taste, in medium bowl
Cover and refrigerate to blend flavors, at least 1 hour
Serve at room temperature
Store in the refrigerator up to 2 days
Makes about 4 cups
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