The Mothership

I'm always looking for a way to make something a little more festive, a little heartier.  I don't really care for just a plain hot dog and salsa is good, but it's always better with avocado.  I also generally eat a salad for lunch, but a lot of times, I don't have the time to chop everything right there on the spot.  So I make this salsa/topper (and I usually make a lot of it) and I can use it for various things during the week.  Preparation is key to me eating well during the week when things get so hectic.  Here are the various ways I eat this: on top of a hot dog/brat/sausage on top of a bed of lettuce as a salsa with chips (or just a fork) on tacos on top of a burrito Recipe for goodness: 2 avocados, sliced and cut into bit sized pieces 1 can of corn, drained OR 1/2 bag frozen corn 1 large tomato 1 red/orange/yellow pepper, chopped (just one, not one of each) 1/2 red onion, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 tsp. of Cumin Powder 1 tablespoo...

Summertime is a great time for this tomato salad. The tomatoes are so fresh and meaty. I use this as a side dish for many of the cookouts that happen throughout the summer...super refreshing! This also makes a great salad topper. I don't have to put dressing or chop anything, just add a few nuts or olives or cheese and you've got your packed lunch! Or if you're like me and have little ones nipping at your heals this makes lunch for you super quick! My littlest loves this too.  Tomatoes...mmmmmmmm Recipe: 5 large tomatoes, chopped 2 Tbsp. Cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup Red onion, chopped 2 Tbsp. Olive oil 1 tsp Lime juice Salt Mix everything to your likeness (if you think it needs more or less of something do so:)). I think this is best served after it's been chilled.