Summer is wonderful isn’t it? Being able to spend time outside, enjoying time with family and friends and enjoying nature! I also enjoy that we have so many farmer’s markets near us! Sadly, my vegetable garden hasn’t done that well this year. I just haven’t had the time that needs to be spent on it. I have decided that next year, I will just put plants into pots on my deck. Maybe I will have time in the future for a big vegetable garden. Unfortunately, I just don’t have that time right now.

However, I love that we are able to go to our local farmer’s markets and get fresh produce! When the veggies are in season I love making this salsa! I will also be making a cooked version again this year, so that I can enjoy our Ontario vegetables all year long.

Now here’s the question….. Cilantro- love it or hate it? Some people absolutely love it, while other’s can’t stand it. They,(whomever “they” are) say that in some people cilantro reacts and tastes like soap.Personally, I don’t really care for it.  I am very partial to basil. Love fresh basil. So when I make my salsa I put in basil. It’s your choice what you use. Either way, enjoy the bounty of fresh vegetables that we have available now!

Fresh Garden Salsa (Paleo/ Gluten Free/ Dairy Free/ Vegan)

2 medium or 1 large tomato

1 sweet pepper (your choice of colour or 1/2 one colour and 1/2 another)

2 scallions/green onions

1 jalapeno pepper- optional

handful of cilantro or basil-remove stems

handful of parsley-remove stems

1 Tbsp. raw apple cider vinegar

sea salt and pepper to taste

Dice all the vegetables removing seeds from peppers and tomatoes. Add in chopped cilantro or basil, chopped parsley and vinegar. Add sea salt and pepper to taste. Store in the fridge for up to two days.

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