Fresh Salsa (Pico de Gallo)
1 onion, minced
1 jalepeno, minced
1 lb tomatoes, diced
1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, depending on sweetness of the tomatoes)
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
Juice of one lime
2 tbsps olive oil
½ tsp cumin
Chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients and serve
Cooked Salsa
2 tbsps olive oil
1 onion, minced
1 jalepeno, minced
1 lb tomatoes, diced
1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, depending on sweetness of the tomatoes)
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
Juice of one lime
½ tsp cumin
Chopped cilantro
1 tbsp tomato paste (depending on the tomatoes)
- sautee onions and peppers.
- add remaining ingredients, simmer for 45 mins to an hour until jammy.
Honey Dew, Mint and Basil Salsa
1 honey dew melon, peeled, seeded and finely diced
1 jalepeno, minced
1 tsp minced ginger
¼ cup chopped mint
¼ cup chopped basil
¼ cup chopped cilantro
¼ cup chopped green onion or chive
Juice of one lime
Juice of one lemon
1 tbsp honey (depending on how sweet the melon is)
2 tbsps olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients