Fresh Summer Salsa recipe and lesson plan

Ingredients

• 3 sweet green, red, or yellow local peppers (washed and deseeded)
• 2 small to medium local onions (peeled)
• 3 garlic cloves (peeled)
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 3 pounds of large local tomatoes or 4 pints of small tomatoes such as yellow pear, sun gold, or cherry tomatoes (washed)
• 3-4 limes, optional
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Corn tortilla chips

Instructions

1. Chop the tomatoes and peppers.
2. Finely mince the onion and garlic.
3. Tear the cilantro into small pieces.
4. Add all ingredients to a large bowl.
5. Squeeze the limes over the bowl, combine.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Enjoy!