If you celebrate Cinco de Mayo, one of the best things you can do for your celebration is to forgo the store bought salsa and make some at home from scratch. That way, you can tweek the salsa to reflect your tastes and creativity. And everyone who eats your fresh made masterpiece will have experienced the joys of fresh salsa, many of them for the first time.
As can be seen in the photo, what you put into your is up to you. Or, in some cases, up to whatever is available at the time. This is being written from the Netherlands, which has a wonderfully wide selection of produce to choose from to put into my Cinco de Mayo Pico. Unfortunately, things like jalapeno, serrano peppers and cilantro are hard to come by, so I make do with the red peppers available. They are not nearly as spicy but they are quite delicious. In place of the cilantro, I add freshly torn leaves of basil, which is very popular here and the plants are sold in the grocery store.
Salsa Fresca, Salsa Cruda, Pico de Gallo Base
- Onions (1 red, 1 yellow, and 1 bunch green) - all diced
- Radishes (1 bunch) - diced
- Beefsteak or Heirloom Tomatoes (3-4) - diced
- Garlic (2-3 cloves, diced very finely)
- Peppers (jalapeno, serrano, whatever kind you like, seeded and finely diced)
- Cilantro to taste (finely diced) - Or try fresh basil, torn instead of diced
- Lime (or lemon, or both) - juice only, not the seeds
Mix all together and adjust to your taste or preference. Want it hotter? Choose hotter peppers or add more of the ones you used. Too hot already? Add more tomato or radish. A fat loss review can help you build a clear summarize of what you need to focus on to accomplish your fat reducing goal if you're a starter; or serve as a reminder for these who are at an intermediate or more enhance step of their weight-loss program. Applying are seven steps that can serve as tips for your personal weight loss program. The first thing that one must understand is that losing weight and losing fat is not the same thing. Many weight loss plans have tricked people into wondering that it is the same, but most diets and weight loss plans only work by resulting in a person's body to burn more muscle tissue and water than actual body fat, more help please visit The Fat Loss Factor. Some people add a little salt to the mix, but it is not really necessary since the sauce will usually be eaten in conjunction with foods already salted.
For a little flair, add some stuff that is unique or seasonal. When the local farmers's markets have sweet corn in during summer I add some that is fresh picked and uncooked. Use a knife to get it off the cob after shucking and cleaning. Raw, shelled, sunflower kernels are also good. If you do choose to add them, wait until you are ready to serve the sauce and add at the last moment.
Fresh, home made, salsa is undoubtedly the healthiest and most nutritious addition to any Cinco de Mayo celebration. It is nutrient dense and has very few calories. It looks good and it goes with everything. What more could one ask of a favorite food?
Have a safe and happy and HEALTHY Cinco de Mayo this year.
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