"When you see someone putting on his Big Boots, you can be pretty sure that an Adventure is going to happen..."
--A.A. Milne (1882-1956)
Recently, I shared my favorite guacamole recipe in Wellness Wednesdays. In our workshops teaching kids
about healthy eating and cooking, an ideal companion recipe to guacamole is a basic salsa recipe.
When the summer flavors of fresh tomatoes and cilantro get to
dance together, it can be magic. The joy of taking every day ingredients and
creating a delicious dish that kids love to devour is worth any effort. Learning how to
make salsa is a wonderful introduction to the world of great ingredients
and amazing flavors for kids.
Below is the recipe that has introduced hundreds
of kids to healthy cooking and eating.
GROWING HEALTHY KIDS: Our Recipe Collection
Summer Salsa
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 ripe tomatoes, finely diced
- ½ red onion, finely diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- ½ jalapeno, seeds removed and finely diced (optional) (can substitute green pepper)
- Dash of pink Himalayan sea salt, to taste
Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl. Serve with chips and guacamole.
With love and kindness,
Nancy Heinrich, MPH
Founder and Wellness Architect
