Mild Salsa, diced tomatoes with sweet red onions, jalapeno, cilantro, fresh lemon and lime juice. Freshness and flavors of the ingredients makes this a refreshing dip for chips.

At Chipotle’s, four types of salsa is served. One is the Corn salsa and the other three are tomato and tomatillo based salsa:  mild, medium and hot. The medium and hot salsa are puree consistency, the mild salsa is more like a pico de gallo, uncooked salsa with chopped tomatoes and onions.

Serves: 2-3 people
Recipe: Chipotle’s website
Preparation time and cooking time: 15-20 mins

Ingredients you will need:

3 Roma Tomatoes
3 tbsp chopped red Onions
2 tbsp cilantro/coriander leaves
1 tbsp seeded and finely chopped jalapeno pepper
Lime and lemon juice – to taste
Salt to taste

Preparation:

Using a serrated knife, cut the tomatoes into quarters and remove the seeds and the pulp before chopping. Dice tomatoes, not too finely.

Add chopped onions, cilantro/coriander leaves and jalapeno. Squeeze lemon and lime juice and season the salsa with salt to taste. Combine well and place in an air tight container, allow the flavors to blend for 10 – 15 minutes in the refrigerator.

Serve with corn chips, over a salad, or in a burrito.

Happy Cooking