January 10, 2011

"Super" easy Salsa for the Big Game!!!!

OK, I admit it.  For most of my life, I have been lured in by those jars and plastic containers of salsa.  They're easy, pretty good for you, and, really, truly, not that bad. 

My life was changed about a week ago when I tried this salsa.  It's easy, it's fast and it's delicious!!!

There are 7 simple ingredients:  tomatoes, yellow onions, cilantro, fresh jalapeno, fresh squeezed lemon or lime juice and salt.  Salsa is packed full of anti-oxidants (beta carotene, Vitamin C, lycopene and quercetin) as well as fiber.  For those of you trivia buffs, Cilantro, also known as Chinese Parsley is called Corriander in Asian cultures. 

When you invite all your friends over for the Big Game, they don't need to know that you made it yourself, but, despite who wins or loses, they won't forget your hospitality or your salsa.  Go team!

Ingredients:

6 ripe roma tomatoes
1/2 medium yellow onion  
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 - 1 fresh serrano chile pepper or a fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded
2 tsp fresh squeezed lime or lemon juice
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1-2 tsp salt, to taste

Quarter the tomatoes.  Cut the onions to a similar size as the tomatoes.  Put all ingredients in a Cuisineart or a blender and pulse until it resembles the texture you want.  Some like it chunky, some like it smoother.  Serve or store in the fridge immediately for freshness.

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