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Pico de Gallo.mp4Pico de Gallo
3 cups fresh, ripe tomatoes½ large white onion, finely diced1-2 jalapeno peppers, seeds removed and finely diced½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro1 tablespoon fresh lime juiceSalt- Dice tomatoes and season with approximately 1 teaspoon salt and toss to combine. Set into a colander or strainer and allow liquid to drain for 20-30 minutes.
- Combine the drained tomatoes with onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice. Toss to combine and season with salt.
Science note: by adding salt (NaCl) to diced tomatoes, the process of osmosis helps to draw water out, resulting in a less watery salsa with a more condensed flavor.
Science note: by adding salt (NaCl) to diced tomatoes, the process of osmosis helps to draw water out, resulting in a less watery salsa with a more condensed flavor.
Watercress Salsa.mp4Watercress and Mango Salsa
1 fresh, ripe tomato½ large green bell pepper, finely diced½ medium red onion, finely diced1 bunch watercress (about 6oz), rinsed well1 lime1/2 fresh mango, diced - used this guide if you are unsure how to dice ½ teaspoon salt¼-½ teaspoon cumin¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper¼ teaspoon black pepper- Dice tomatoes and season with approximately 1 teaspoon salt and toss to combine. Set into a colander or strainer and allow liquid to drain for 20-30 minutes.
- While tomatoes are draining, rinse and chop bell peppers, onion, watercress and mango, mix together in a medium mixing bowl. Then add tomatoes.
- Add salt, cumin, cayenne and black pepper, mix thoroughly
- Cut the lime in half and squeeze juice from one half into the bowl. Stir to combine all ingredients well.
- Adjust with more salt, pepper, or lime juice to taste
Southwestern Bean and Corn Salsa
1 (15oz) can black beans, drained1 (15oz) can whole kernel corn, drained½ cup onion, diced1 bell pepper (red or green) seeded and diced1 large tomato, diced1 clove garlic, finely diced1 lime ¼ teaspoon cumin⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepperSalt and pepper to taste- Dice tomatoes and season with approximately 1 teaspoon salt and toss to combine. Set into a colander or strainer and allow liquid to drain for 20-30 minutes.
- Dice bell pepper, onion, and garlic and place them into a medium sized mixing bowl
- After draining beans and corn, add them into the bowl with peppers, onion, and garlic.
- Add cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper to the bowl. Mix gently to combine flavors.
- Cut lime in half and add the juice from one half of the lime. Stir all ingredients together until uniformly mixed.
- Adjust seasoning as needed with lime, salt and pepper.
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