Fresh Salsa
Habaneros are among the hottest of chiles. Removing the seeds and membranes lessens the heat. Be sure to wear gloves, and don't touch your eyes when handling hot peppers.
Yield: Makes 3 1/2 cups
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Ingredients
- 1 habanero chile pepper, seeded and minced*
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
- 4 large plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Garnish: whole jalapeño pepper
- Tortilla chips
Preparation
- Stir together first 9 ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Garnish, if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.
- *1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced, can be substituted.
Fresh Salsa Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Appetizers, Dips/Spreads
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining
- CUISINE: American, Mexican
- COOKING METHOD: Marinate
- OCCASION: Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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