homegrown salsa

i have another recipe to share this week, this is for a fresh salsa full of homegrown or farmer's market veggies. we love this so much that i double this recipe when i make it.

homegrown salsa

6 roma tomatoes, diced small

1 bell pepper (green, red, orange, yellow or a combination will look beautiful in this salsa), diced small

1 medium onion, diced small

2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced

1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced

4 cloves garlic, minced

splash of red wine vinegar

splash of fresh lime or lemon juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

chop tomatoes and drain liquid. chop onion and peppers and combine with the tomatoes. add minced herbs, garlic and remaining ingredients. mix well and chill.

other optional ingredients include chopped olives, black beans, or corn.

yield: 4 cups

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