Add a kick to your summer entrees with these quick and simple salsa and relish recipes created by Chef Rich Mead and Chef Allen of Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens.
Strawberry Relish
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 Cup Fresh Strawberries (chopped)
- ½ Red Onion (finely chopped)
- 1 Jalapeno (finely chopped)
- ¼ Cup Fresh Basil, Chiffonade
- Juice of 2 Limes
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- Zest of 1 Lemon and 1 Lime
- Salt and Pepper
PROCEDURE:
- In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients together.
- Add Salt and Pepper to taste, allow flavors to meld for 15 to 30 minutes before serving.
Tomatillo Salsa
INGREDIENTS:
- 5 Tomatillos
- ¼ White Onion
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Jalapeno
- ½ Cup Cilantro (chopped)
- Salt and Pepper
- Water
PROCEDURE:
- Under a hot boiler, char tomatillos, onion, garlic and jalapeno until well blistered and blackened. Flip and repeat on other side.
- Allow the charred vegetables to cool slightly and puree vegetables and cilantro in blender or food processor.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, and add water to loosen up the salsa.
- Serve immediately.
Sungold Tomato, Cucumber and Radish Relish
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 Cup Sungold Tomatoes (sliced)
- 1 Cup Persian Cucumber (sliced)
- 1 Cup Radish (sliced)
- ¼ Cup Fresh Dill (minced)
- Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
- Salt and Pepper
PROCEDURE:
Combine all ingredients, Season with salt and pepper, enjoy immediately.
Looks good. Sounds good. Thanks for the rescipes. Food is so marvelvous from chef Meade.
Can’t wait to make these new salsas.
Just went to the strawberry patch, the season is almost over! They have the sweetest strawberries! I’m making strawberry jam with rosemary, and now will also make strawberry relish, thank you Chef!
Sounds delightful, will be adding these recipes to my summer fare. Pretty pictures too–thanks!
What are some suggestions to serve the Strawberry relish with? Thanks.
I love the pallet of strawberries, onion and basil.
Every tried watermelon and red onion as a salad?
Thank you for sending the recipes.