I make this on repeat all summer long. It’s quick, colorful, and the perfect way to use the flood of fresh tomatoes from the farmers market (or your backyard garden). Best of all, it’s fresher and brighter than anything you’ll find in a jar! Well, except a small-batch fire-roasted salsa that calls my name whenever I spot one on our travels.
Ingredients
- 3 medium fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 Vidalia or red onion, diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of one lime
- 1 tsp white balsamic vinegar (or mirrin)
- Salt to taste
Let’s Cook!
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl
- Mix gently to combine
- Let stand for one hour to let all the flavors come together
- Serve and savor!
It tastes best when you use it the day you make it, but can be stored in the fridge for three days.
If you want to adjust the heat, you can add another chopped jalapeno to kick things up, or omit the pepper and use chopped green bell pepper instead to make it mellow!
What’s your favorite way to embrace tomato season? I’m always on the lookout for fresh ideas (pun very much intended)!
Eat well friends!
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Michelle Cooks 
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