Basil Salsa

Name: Basil Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 10 large roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced; 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced; 2 poblano peppers, seeded and diced; 2 -4 tablespoons chopped purple onions; 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped finely; 1 lemon, zest of; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Submitted by hipQuest

"Simple salsa without the dreaded weed, Cilantro. Raw onions are a migraine trigger for me so I "sweat" the onions to convert to a product I can enjoy (what makes you cry gives me a heck of a headache). I've also roasted the tomatoes with the peppers and garlic for a different flavor. The addition of ripe mango can make a very refreshing version of this recipe. I have also pureed the peels and added them in for the extra nutritional kick."

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

10 large roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
2 poblano peppers, seeded and diced
2 -4 tablespoons chopped purple onions
¹⁄₂ cup fresh basil, chopped finely
1 lemon, zest of
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper

directions

Combine all ingredients together in a bowl.
Cover and chill several hours in the refrigerator.
Serve.

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hipQuest

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