Garden Tomato salsa

My little garden is growing :) i had a lot of tomatoes,Thai chili,cilantro and basil need to use them for sure,,,how about simple tomato salsa,,,dipping on the chips or side for nachos :) or topping on pita bread with humus and plan yogurt :) 
Is nothing special just a simple garden tomato salsa.
Garden Tomato salsa
Ingredients
3 fresh tomato /dice
1 jalapeno/chopped
1/2 red onion/chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro/chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbs olive oil
1 tsp salt
preparation :
for chunky salsa  mix the first 4 ingredients on the mixing bowl,sprinkles with lemon juice,olive oil and salt and stir
or you can use food processor  for a smooth salsa ( what u prefer )



from my little garden :)
I freeze the chili's for all year round and shared with friends

Comments

Kelly said…
What a beautiful tomato salsa; a summer favourite. I love all the ingredients you've gathered here. Lovely.
August 18, 2011 at 6:59 AM
Riceandcoconut said…
@Kelly
Thanks for comment, i had a lot of tomato from my little garden this time a year,so i need to share them and use them :)
August 18, 2011 at 7:24 AM
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