Quick home made salsa

Home made salsa is not just cheaper, tastier and healthier than any store bought brand, but you can make it out of those tomatoes that would otherwise fill up the trash can and not your stomach.

1 medium sized onion
5 tomatoes
1 tsp chopped jalapenos peppers (out of a jar) - optional
olive oil - optional
salt

Peal and quarter the onion. Put into a blender and, using the pulse button, process until finely chopped. Add the tomatoes (halved or quartered) and again using the pulse mode process until you get the required consistency (I like it chunky). Add olive oil, if desired, and season with salt to taste.

If you like it spicy you can add the jalapenos. I personally don't, 'cause I use the left overs to make pasta sauce the next day.

Avocado Tomato Salad

This quick to make salad goes great with grilled chicken, steak or even grilled fish. It is also nice as a sort of salsa when you crave some Mexican food.

2 large tomatoes; seeded and chopped in large chunks

2 large Avocados; cut in large chunks

1  Red onion; cut in very fine strips

1/2 tablespoon jalapeno pepper; finely chopped - adjust to how hot you like it

juice of half a Lime (approx. 1 – 2 Tbs)

2-3 branches of fresh cilantro, chopped finely

Salt and Pepper to taste

Cut the avocadoes and tomatoes so they are approximately the same size. Combine all ingredients and serve straight away.

Important: De-seed the tomatoes or you will have way too much juice. Adjust lime juice so there's not too much liquid.

Tip: Try it with diced red or yellow pepper, green onions and a sprinkling of chili powder and cumin.
You could also add diced mozzarella for an Italian twist

Quick home made salsa

Home made salsa is not just cheaper, tastier and healthier than any store bought brand, but you can make it out of those tomatoes that would otherwise fill up the trash can and not your stomach.

1 medium sized onion
5 tomatoes
1 tsp chopped jalapenos peppers (out of a jar) - optional
olive oil - optional
salt

Peal and quarter the onion. Put into a blender and, using the pulse button, process until finely chopped. Add the tomatoes (halved or quartered) and again using the pulse mode process until you get the required consistency (I like it chunky). Add olive oil, if desired, and season with salt to taste.

If you like it spicy you can add the jalapenos. I personally don't, 'cause I use the left overs to make pasta sauce the next day.