Salsa

SHARED INGREDIENTS

JUICE OF 1 TO 2 LIMES at least 1 tablespoon (15 mL), more to taste, plus a little zest CILANTRO ¼ to ⅓ cup (60 to 75 mL) chopped

RED ONION ¼ cup (60 mL) chopped GARLIC ½ to 1 clove

PINCH OF SUGAR OR ¼ TEASPOON (1 ML) HONEY (skip with the fruit salsas)

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GENEROUS PINCHES OF SEA SALT AND FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER at least ½ teaspoon (2 mL)

THE RECIPE VARIATIONS

1 SALSA FRESCA

3 MEDIUM TOMATOES diced

¼ TO ½ JALAPEÑO diced

1 SCALLION chopped

2 CREAMY TOMATILLO

4 ROASTED TOMATILLOS

AVOCADO 1 small

¼ TO ½ SERRANO

3 MANGO-BASIL

1 RIPE MANGO cubed

BASIL 4 leaves sliced

SRIRACHA 1 teaspoon (5 mL)

4 SPICY PEACH

4 RIPE PEACHES diced

GINGER ½ teaspoon (2 mL)

2 THAI CHILES diced