Homemade Salsa {Local Flavor}

by Amanda of Our Homemade Life

Homemade Salsa
If you garden in Arkansas, there is usually always something that tends to never have a shortage, tomatoes!

I am not sure if it is the rich soil, the humid air or the nutrient rich rain, you can’t find tomatoes as good as those grown in Arkansas. The world knows it, we even have tomatoes named after our state, the Arkansas Traveler and the Ozark.

After spending some time in a friend’s garden last week, I couldn’t deny the fact that the weather this year has been especially good for the tomatoes. It is almost time to preserve the abundance for the fall/winter seasons.

There is nothing like being able to enjoy your bounty long after the growing season is gone. One of my favorite ways to use tomatoes is to make fresh salsa. It never lasts long in my house, but I am okay with that as it is full of fresh, wholesome ingredients for the family to enjoy.

sliced tomatoes
If you find yourself with an abundance of fresh tomatoes this year, why not try making this super simple, yet totally delectable salsa!

Simple Homemade Salsa

6 Tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup Onion, diced
1/2 Jalapeño pepper, pitted and diced
4 Tbsp. Fresh Cilantro, chopped
2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
2 Garlic Cloves, diced
1 teaspoon Sea Salt

The great thing about salsa, you can customize it to your preference. Depending on my mood, I may want more or less of some ingredients as well as desired consistency. I prefer my salsa to be smoother, less chunky, so I use my food processor. If you prefer your salsa on the chunky side, you can dice it all by hand.

Add all the ingredients but the tomatoes and salt into a food processor and pulse until diced finely. If you want a smoother texture, add your diced tomatoes and pulse a few times. Sprinkle with salt and mix to combine.

If you wish to have a chunky texture, instead of adding your tomatoes to the food processor, simple dice them by hand and add them to your mixture of the other ingredients.

If you are using exceptionally juicy tomatoes, drain some of the liquid off before serving, otherwise just mix well before serving.

Bonus Tips:
Remember you can always add more of something, but not take it away. Go easy on the salt and heat and if you want to turn it up a notch, you can always add more!

Want a new creamy texture? Add in 2-3 tablespoons of sour cream or cream cheese to transform your salsa into a creamy treat!

What is your favorite way to enjoy fresh tomatoes?

Hi, I’m Amanda and my online home address is: Our Homemade Life. Born is Arkansas, I lived in three other states before returning back home to raise my own family. Now a busy mama to three blessings, our days are spent homeschooling, cooking and making messes. I have a passion for creating and love the challenge of upcycling to make something new again. I share that passion with my children as we can often be found at local thrift stores trying to find just the right buttons.
I will never turn down good dark chocolate and my zen time is working in the garden. Our house has been home to many types of animals, but currently we reside with kittens, our beloved golden and a domesticated hen that sleeps with the dog, what I term my county life. I would love to connect with you at ourhomemadelife.com.
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2 comments

  1. Dorothy Johnson says:

    I never grow tired of sliced fresh tomatoes, but your salsa looks easy and sounds good.Thanks for the recipe. II love dark chocolate, too, and would love to see that hen snuggled up to your dog!

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