Fresh Garden Salsa

Fresh Garden Salsa

Growing up in Indiana I learned quickly that the summer months bring an abundance of tomatoes.  Utilizing a variety of recipes ensures that you will still be savoring the juicy sweet flavors of the tomato when September arrives.

Salsa is a great way to get creative and enjoy your fresh Indiana tomatoes.  Salsa is definitely a staple in our house.  We top many dishes with salsa including our eggs and mixed green salads.  Over the years, I have had fun experimenting with different salsa flavors.  My husband recently took an interest in making fresh salsa, and man does he like it hot and spicy!  We came up with this recipe together, utilizing the mango to help balance out the spiciness.  Be creative and use what ingredients you love.

Fresh Garden Salsa:

• * 2 large heirloom tomatoes, cored
  
• * 1 small garlic clove
• * 1/2 jalapeno pepper (put the whole pepper in for more heat)
• * 1 TBSP fresh cilantro leaves
• * 1 banana pepper
• * 1 green pepper
• 1/2 white onion
• juice of one lime
• 1 mango, peeled and chopped
• few grinds of salt

Directions:

Place the garlic clove and onion in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.  Add the rest of the ingredients and pulse until the salsa becomes the consistency you prefer.  Pour into a glass jar with lid or bowl and chill until ready to serve.

Yield: 3 cups

* items from Midwest Vegetarian garden

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