One of the reasons I love this time of year is the fresh tomatoes. There’s nothing like a locally grown tomato – they put the ones we get the rest of the year to shame. This year I have been particularly smitten with heirloom cherry tomatoes. Not only do they have great flavor but they come in a variety of colors – red, yellow, green and purple. Heirloom tomatoes do not have the genetic mutation that gives tomatoes an appealing uniform red color while sacrificing the fruit’s sweet taste.
I wanted to show off these colorful tomatoes and thought making a fresh salsa was just the right way to do so. Cutting up the tomatoes – I prefer to cut them individually – is the most time consuming part of this recipe. Once done add a few more simple ingredients and you have a yummy salsa. I recommend pairing with a hearty tortilla chip.
The August issue of Bon Appétit arrived in the mail today with an heirloom cherry tomato salad on the cover so I must be onto something!
| Heirloom Tomato Salsa | Print |
- 1-1/2 pounds Heirloom cherry tomatoes, assorted colors
- 4 scallions, chopped
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- ½ jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (add more if you like it spicy)
- 1 medium clove of garlic, finely chopped
- juice of one lime
- Serve with: tortilla chips
- Cut each cherry tomato into small pieces. Place chopped tomatoes in a colander so that most of the juices and seeds drain.
- Add tomatoes to a bowl and add scallions, cilantro, jalapeño pepper, garlic and lime juice. Mix well and season with coarse sea salt.
- Prepare a few hours before serving so the flavors can develop. Store in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
Nicole, the best salsa I have ever had. We finished what was left from Sunday’s dinner last night.
Dad
I made it last night with tomatoes from my garden. All was eaten then! My husband said it was the best salsa he ever had. Next time I will add the jalapeno because we can handle hot in our household!