Salsa Cruda

As the name suggests, salsa cruda is a coarsely chopped mix of tomatoes, vegetables and chili peppers.  Salsa in any form is a staple in the Southwest and it’s not at all unusual to see it on breakfast, lunch, and dinner tables.






Ingredients:

2 c. chopped/seeded tomatoes

½ c. chopped onion

½ c. chopped cucumber

½ c. chopped jicama

½ c. bell pepper – any color or combination

1 tsp. garlic, minced

3 roasted green chilies, chopped *

Chopped cilantro (optional)

1 tsp. fresh squeezed lime juice

Combine all ingredients and season to taste with S&P.

* Note: I used roasted Anaheim chilies for this batch because that’s what I had.  Add your favorite chili, roasted or raw, diced.