Fresh Summer Salsa

Tortilla chips: the one thing we can never get enough of! I'll admit that I have a problem and will eat tortilla chips without anything on them because I like the texture and salty goodness of them. Taylor often judges me because, if he leaves a bag of chips opened within arm's reach of where I'm sitting, they get devoured by the end of the night.


Ingredients  - makes 10 servings

10 tomatoes on the vine
1 lime, juiced
1 red onion, diced
1 small jalapeno pepper, minced
1/4 cup of diced cilantro


Directions

1. Dice the tomatoes and onions into even pieces and mix in large bowl.
2. Mince the jalapeno pepper, removing the seeds in the middle, and then add the diced pieces to the tomatoes and onions.
3. Dice the cilantro and add to the mix.
4. Cut the lime in half and juice both halves into the tomato mix.
5. Mix well until all of the colours are evenly distributed.


To serve, heat a baking sheet full of tortilla chips at 325F for 10 minutes for a lovely pairing of warm chips and cool salsa. We also accompanied this with our favourite iced tea with a couple slices of fresh lemons.

Our Favourite Summer Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes

Taylor and I have been loving the sun and spending as much time as possible soaking up whatever rays are left after work. This sometimes means eating dinner at 9pm when the sun finally decides to start setting. We'll make a snack and hang out for a couple hours before coming back in to start working on the next meal. We're like cows-- grazing at every opportunity possible! ;)

Our favourite snack this season is this heirloom tomato salad with feta cheese. It's super cooling and so easy to make!

Ingredients - makes 2 servings

2 heirloom tomatoes (contrasting colours are perfect!)
1 English cucumber
salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup feta cheese



Directions

1. Wash tomatoes and slice the evenly at about 1cm thickness.
2. Wash and peel the cucumber and slice at the same thickness of the tomatoes.
3. Evenly drizzle the tomatoes and cucumbers with olive oil and sprinkle the salt and pepper to taste, then drizzle the balsamic vinegar on top.
4. Sprinkle the feta cheese on top & enjoy!


Serve as is, or add a side of your favourite crusty bread (we are in love with the baguettes from Pike Place market) with a side of olive oil and balsamic vinegar to dip!