Homemade Salsa Your Way

You can make salsa out of almost everything.

Step 1

Start with fruit, vegetables, or both for a fresh beginning.

Measure 3 cups of your favorites:

• Tomato
• Peach
• Pineapple
• Watermelon
• Cucumber
• Strawberries
• Blueberries

Step 2

Add some spicy heat with fresh or dried jalapeno peppers.

Step 3

Add a handful of fresh herbs for lots of extra flavor.

• Cilantro
• Mint
• Parsley

Step 4

Add the must-haves are the key ingredients for every salsa.

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 chopped garlic clove
• 1 Tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon salt

Step 5

Mix it up.

• Chop everything into small cubes and mix together in a large bowl.

Try something new and different!

Go to HappyHealthy.ms for these salsa recipes:

• Black Bean and Corn Salsa
• Fruit Salsa

Everyone loves these classic salsas!

TOMATO SALSA

Makes 8 servings; ½ cup each serving

INGREDIENTS

• 2 14.5-ounce can petite diced tomatoes
• 1 bell pepper
• ½ large onion
• 1 lime
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Wash your hands well with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.
2. Drain tomatoes and add to a medium bowl.
3. Wash bell pepper.
4. Dice the pepper and add to bowl with other ingredients.
5. Peel the onion. Dice onion and add to bowl with other ingredients
6. Roll lime on cutting board to soften. Cut lime in half. Squeeze juice over ingredients.
7. Add garlic, cumin, and salt to bowl.
8. Mix ingredients with large spoon or spatula.
9. Wash fresh cilantro. Pat dry with a paper towel. Remove leaves and tear or cut into small pieces. Add to salsa mixture and stir.
10. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

WATERMELON PINEAPPLE SALSA

Makes 10 servings; ½ cup each serving

INGREDIENTS

• 1 20-ounce can pineapple tidbits
• ½ mini seedless watermelon
• 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chilis
• ½ large onion
• ½ jalapeno, about 2 Tablespoons
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Wash your hands well with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.
2. Drain pineapple in colander. Add to large bowl.
3. Rinse watermelon, remove rind, and dice watermelon into small pieces. Add to large bowl with pineapple.
4. Drain tomatoes. Add to large bowl with other ingredients.
5. Peel onion, cut in half, and dice. Add to mixture.
6. Wash jalapeno, cut in half, and mince ½ of the pepper. Add 2 tablespoons to mixture.
7. Add salt and cayenne pepper.
8. Mix all ingredients together with a large spoon or spatula.
9. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.