Fresh South Carolina tomatoes harvested in the summer months are true delicacies. They really are at their best with bare minimum preparation. A Pico de Gallo style salsa combines ingredients that highlight a super fresh summer tomato. The following recipe is simple, easy to prepare, and packed full of flavor.
Freshly prepared tomato salsa.
Beth Corontzes, 2020, Clemson University
Beth Corontzes’ Summer Salsa
Yield 4 cups
6 medium fresh tomatoes, diced
3 tablespoons fresh diced jalapeno pepper
1 large Vidalia onion, diced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup, loosely packed, chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Combine and refrigerate.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as an appetizer with tortilla chips.
- Add as a topping to chicken, pork chops, or an omelet.
- Perfect on tacos, quesadillas, and burritos.
