Although I mostly stick to DIY and Design around here, when I was asked to take part in a monthly recipe challenge I said yes. After all, we have to eat in between projects anyway.
So the challenge is, each month we have to come up with an original recipe using one key ingredient. This months ingredient is cilantro. My simple salsa recipe was given to me a while back by my neighbor. She is an amazing cook. I’ve always told her she missed her calling and should have her own cooking show.
Although I’m calling this a salsa recipe, it really borders between a salsa and pico de gallo.
I usually let mine sit in the refrigerator after mixing the ingredients together to let the flavors blend. As for the Italian seasoning, I like to use the seasonings from Pampered Chef, they are my favorite.
I thought this salsa recipe was a good choice with the Superbowl right around the corner. It’s a healthy alternative to all those wings.
Although I usually post on Mondays, I put this up a day early to coordinate with the other ladies who are taking part in the recipe challenge. Visit them (links below) to see what recipes they picked using cilantro as one of the ingredients.
Sydney @Tastefully Frugal says
January 25, 2015 at 12:05 pmI love pico de gallo and this looks really good. I don’t like hour salsa so this will be perfect for me! Pinning.
Lindi says
January 25, 2015 at 9:07 pmLooks great! Reminds be of bruschetta – which I love! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Kat@Home. Made. Interest. says
January 26, 2015 at 10:38 amMmm, I love fresh salsa! This looks great!
Leia @ Eat It & Say Yum says
January 26, 2015 at 2:14 pmI can think of so many good uses for this salsa. Other than chips, I’d love it on tacos, enchiladas, eggs… The list goes on. Yum!
RoxanneK says
January 26, 2015 at 4:06 pmLeia, Sometimes I put it on mini bread slices, after toasting them with some olive oil. So good!
Emily @ Table & Hearth says
January 26, 2015 at 3:08 pmPico is one of my favorites so I love that this recipe is more on that side than regular salsa. Sounds yummy!! Oh, and what font is your header? 🙂
RoxanneK says
January 26, 2015 at 4:09 pmThanks, Emily. I believe the font is Jennasue-webfont.
Christin @ Blue Crab Martini says
January 26, 2015 at 10:03 pmThis looks so fresh and tasty! I can’t wait until the tomatoes are ripe in my garden this summer so I can make a batch 🙂 Pinned!
Saving Sanely says
January 29, 2015 at 8:08 amThis looks so fresh, clean and yummy! Thanks for sharing, I just found your blog from the linky party at Table and Hearth Blog!
pandora's box says
January 29, 2015 at 1:01 pmThis is my favorite summer snack – I always have it in the fridge – it is also great tossed into angel hair pasta!
RoxanneK says
January 30, 2015 at 1:28 pmI’m always looking for quick dinner ideas and that’s a great one. You could make the salsa on a Sunday & toss it with the pasta for a quick weeknight meal.
Becky at Cooking with Vinyl says
January 29, 2015 at 9:38 pmThis looks awesome! I think it’s great that you decided to try food. I love this idea of doing challenges with other bloggers in other categories. I need to figure out how to do the same! I’m a food blogger and found you on a link party. I’ve followed your social sites and hope we can connect on those. Can’t wait to read more of your blog. Becky
RoxanneK says
January 30, 2015 at 1:19 pmThanks Becky! I will keep you in mind if any future collaborations come up.
Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says
January 30, 2015 at 7:53 pmI absolutely LOVE cilantro and lime! Your salsa pico de gallo cross looks and sound delicious. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Elaine says
January 31, 2015 at 9:07 pmI love a good salsa!! Thanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday!! I have Pinned this too!! Don’t forget to come back next week and share some more!! I love having you!
low carb diets says
December 3, 2015 at 3:44 amMmm, I love fresh salsa! This looks great!