Chunky & Boozy Salsa

A very chunky salsa ~ my favourite dip to make when I've had too much hummus & want something a little lighter. I like making a big batch like this & keeping it in the fridge ~ perfect for lifting out & dipping with ripped breads! Fat-free, spicy & healthy ~ a happy salsa.

I like adding greens & yellows & purples to this salsa so it's not all different shades of red! If I've got time, grilling the veggies adds a smoky & homely feel to the salsa with a softer texture (just make sure the veggies are cold before mixing into the toms). Why not add...

~ aubergine

~ spring onion

~ grated carrot

~ padron peppers

~ jalapenos

And for added liquid & flavour...

~ lemon juice

~ red wine vinegar

~ chipotle

~ turmeric

~ harissa

~ cumin

~ dried herbs

Here I've plonked a few spoonfuls in the middle of my bowl which was... iceberg lettuce ~ cucumber ~ grilled veggies ~ roasted mini sweet potato ~ barley couscous ~ roti. A lighter option that hummus & falafel! Below I've used my salsa in a brunch topping a protein bagel. One of my favourite things ever is warm dipping breads & this salsa is PERFECT for it... warmed & doughy breads (like sourdough or faltbreads) soaking up all the juices served with balsamic ~ extra virgin olive oil ~ hummus ~ chilli oil.

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Chunky & Boozy Salsa

Serves: 1 big bowl

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 0 mins

Total time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

• big handful Roma toms (about 8-10)

• handful fresh basil

• small handful fresh parsley

• 1/2 red onion

• 1 green bell pepper

• 4-5 sundried toms

• couple olives

• 1/2 green chilli

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1tbsp sumac

• 1tsp cayenne pepper

• 1tsp paprika

• 1tsp harissa

• pinch chilli flakes

• 1tsp ground black pepper

• big glug red wine

• 3btsp balsamic vinegar

• shake Tabasco

• 1tsp soy sauce

Method:

1. First, chop all the veggies finely & throw into a large bowl ~ saving the toms until last & making sure the juice is added to the bowl! If you want a smoky salsa, why not grill the veggies & allow to cool completely before adding the spices & liquids?

2. Shake over the spices & mix together ~ the tom juices should soak up all the powders.

3. Add the liquids & give the veggies another good stir.

4. Cover & refrigerate for at least 4 hours ~ stirring occasionally so all the veggies soak up the liquid!

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