California Salsa

The is a perfect way to use the fresh tomatoes and peppers you might have growing in your garden during the summertime. Don't have a garden??  Head out to your local farmer's market and have them do the growing for you.

4 Large Tomatoes
1 Anaheim Pepper
1 Jalapeño Pepper
1/2 Medium Red Onion
2 Cloves Garlic
1/3 c Cilantro – Chopped
Kosher Salt
Juice of 2 Lime

Core and quarter the tomatoes.  Give each quarter a gentle squeeze to remove the seeds.  Dice the tomatoes and place in a bowl.  Sprinkle the tomatoes with a pinch or two of salt to help bring out their natural flavors and juices.

Remove the stem and the seeds of the jalapeno and Anaheim peppers.  The veins of the peppers contains a lot of heat as well, so if you want it more mild make sure to remove them as well.  Very finely dice the peppers and add them to the tomatoes. 

Finely dice the onion and add to the tomatoes.  Crush the garlic and add to the tomatoes as well.  Add the chopped cilantro and lime juice.  Stir to combine all ingredients.  Season the mixture with salt to taste.  Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour. Serve this salsa along side your favorite tortilla chips or use it to top your tacos and burritos. 

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If you want a bit more heat in the salsa mix in some of the seeds from the jalapeno and Anaheim peppers.  Just be careful… The salsa will continue to develop it flavor and heat as it sits.