In my book, salsa rates exclamation points. A good salsa wakes up the tongue, leaving a lingering memory of heat. Fresh salsa is like a little bit of July in every bite. Tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, cilantro and garlic are all available locally now. Add a little lime juice (I'm in Michigan, limes are never available locally here) and you are good to go. Some things, like salsa, taste so much better fresh than prepackaged, that once you have experienced them fresh, you may never go back. And it is so easy, why not make your own? My salsa is more of a sauce. Process it a little less if you like yours chunkier.
2 good sized tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup chopped onion
2-3 tbsp cilantro, chopped
1-3 jalapenos, chopped (depending on how spicy you like your salsa)
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tbsp lime juice
Dash salt
In a food processor, combine all the ingredients. Process until you can still see green for the cilantro and jalapenos but the consistency is saucy rather than chunky. Refrigerate for several hours before serving - this keeps a few days in the refrigerator.
