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Farmer’s Market Salsa

11.06.2014

Garden Fresh Salsa RecipeEveryone loves a good salsa. And I mean everyone. So if you don’t, then you’re not someone. Or at least you’re not someone cool. Or American. Because salsa is totally American. Mexico who?

I love myself some good spicy salsa. I love all kinds of salsa: thick and chunky, picante saucey, spicy, you name it. If it’s made from tomatoes, it’s calling my name. And you better believe I’ll eat it. All of it.

My recent trips to the farmers market have yielded great end results. This salsa. Just ask my husband. I’ve made large batches of it for two weeks straight now. And I have no plan on stopping.

This salsa is super easy and guilt free. Just be sure to buy the calorie free tortilla chips to go with. They make those right?Garden Fresh Salsa RecipePick out about five ripe tomatoes. You’ll want them to be almost too ripe. Grab a green pepper and add a yellow/orange one for fun color if you’d like. I used mini peppers, so if you have full size just use half of the colored one. Chop 1-2 inches off the green onions, then dice up the rest. Grab a handful of cilantro, de-stem (new word?) them, and chop up the leaves.Steps to Garden Fresh Salsa RecipeChop up everything real fine. Dump it all in a bowl and mix. Then try to only eat one bite. I dare you.

Garden Fresh Salsa Recipe PhotoSide Note: Have you ever ate your chips and salsa with cream cheese? It is a MUST TRY. Well, if you like cream cheese. And let’s be honest, if you don’t, something’s wrong with you. Seriously, you might want to see a doctor. Unless you’re lactose intolerant. Then I just feel bad for you.  Take a scoop of cream cheese, pour salsa over it. Grab some sturdy chips and go to town. Trust me on this. Just try it once.

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  1. Brian says

    11.06.2014 at 4:35 pm

    I love fresh salsa! I recommend a small hit of cumin as well, it gives it that extra little something!

    • Shauna841505 says

      11.11.2014 at 10:01 am

      You’re totally right! My mom suggested it, but I didn’t have any on hand. And then it turned out so well that I don’t even bother with it. But good idea for others! Thanks! 🙂

  2. triedandglue says

    11.07.2014 at 1:12 pm

    Salsa with cream cheese sounds awesome! I need to try that.

    • Shauna841505 says

      11.11.2014 at 10:01 am

      It’s great! When my friend first suggested it, I thought it was too odd. But it was unbelievable. 🙂

  3. taris19 says

    11.07.2014 at 1:56 pm

    I love salsa and chips. It can actually make you full if you eat a lot of them. I’ve never had chips and salsa with cream chips. Never hurts to try something new. 🙂 Yummy!!

    • Shauna841505 says

      11.11.2014 at 10:01 am

      Oh it’s the best snack food isn’t it?! Especially when the salsa is fresh. Let me know what you think of adding cream cheese! 🙂

  4. avenuecamilla says

    11.08.2014 at 5:17 pm

    This looks great!

    xxx
    Camilla
    http://avenuecamilla.com

    • Shauna841505 says

      11.11.2014 at 10:03 am

      Thanks! Let me know what you think if you try it! 🙂

  5. iwillbloom says

    11.14.2014 at 4:05 am

    Ooh, lovely recipe! Am definitely going to try it over the weekend! Thank you!

    • Shauna841505 says

      11.14.2014 at 2:34 pm

      Please let me know if you like it! 🙂

      • iwillbloom says

        11.14.2014 at 4:56 pm

        I made it this afternoon and it is DELISH!!!!!!! It’ll be a regular around these parts now…..thank you!!!!

        • Shauna841505 says

          11.17.2014 at 10:03 am

          Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed it! It’s just so fresh tasting, I think that’s my favorite part! I made our house a batch of it this weekend too! 🙂

          • iwillbloom says

            11.17.2014 at 10:18 am

            Yes, exactly: so fresh tasting! We had it with everything: Spanish tortilla, eggs in the morning, sandwiches – delicious!!! Thank you!!

  6. Boss says

    3.15.2017 at 7:49 pm

    Pin my tail and call me a doeykn, that really helped.

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