This Bell Pepper Salsa is a deliciously fresh, crisp alternative to classic salsa! Perfect for summer dipping!
So. I did something today that I’ve never done before. I missed a school concert. And let me tell you…..it felt pretty terrible! Of course, I can blame a million and one things (namely, our house remodel), and I can tell myself not to feel bad, and I can remind myself that I have a lot going on, and that I’m only human. But. At the end off the day, I missed Nora’s kindergarten concert. And not just any concert…..her MOTHER’S DAY concert! Not the best way to start the day…that is for sure.
And you want to know the kicker? I WAS AT SCHOOL literally 20 minutes before the concert started. And I had nothing going on! I just completely forgot, so I headed home to check on the status of the kitchen project, and by the time I picked up my phone and saw the text from Nora’s teacher, it was too late. The concert was ending.
Of course, I still grabbed Myla and threw her in the car and rushed to the school….just in case I could at least catch half of it. But we walked in just as the kids were lining up to go back to class, and I caught Nora’s eye, and I couldn’t even hold back the tears. Which meant she started crying, too….and I immediately went from feeling bad to feeling worse. I guess we all have our moments.
The good news? She’s only 5. And she forgives quickly. And as a few different people reminded me….this is probably nothing a little ice cream and mommy time can’t fix. And after that? You better believe I’m sitting down with a Pineapple Margarita and a bowl of this Bell Pepper Salsa. Because I something to make me feel better…and I’m pretty sure that will do the trick.
I love this Bell Pepper Salsa, not only because it tastes amazing, but because it doesn’t have any tomatoes! Which is perfect for anytime you’re looking to switch things up, or any time you don’t have any tomatoes on hand, or….if you happen to not like tomatoes….well this is absolutely the salsa for you.
I honestly see myself making this Bell Pepper Salsa all summer long. And, of course, all the drinks to go with it. Like Palomas and Frozen Peach Slush and Skinny Raspberry Mojitos and Strawberry Mango Sangria. Because even though I don’t normally miss school concerts, I do normally have one thing or another that a cocktail could help with. You know what I mean? I guess that’s life. Especially when you’re a mom.
Bell Pepper Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 green pepper diced
- 1 red pepper diced
- 1 yellow pepper diced
- 1/2 large red onion
- 3 jalapeños minced (remove seeds for less spice)
- 1/2 c. cilantro minced
- 1/4 c. lime juice
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl.
- Serve with your favorite tortilla chips.
Who needs a chip? Just give me a spoon! This looks soooo good!
All moms have days like these! And this salsa looks perfect, especially since I always have bell peppers to use!
I am a new subscriber to your blog and I am amazed at your easy recipes; they make my mouth water just by looking. The presentations are very professional. You are teaching me a lot about food preparation.
These colors are amazing!
I love how vibrantly colorful this salsa is!
Oh, Cathy! I feel your mommy pain! Sometimes no matter how tenaciously you plan and schedule, how you work to juggle every.single.thing … you end up dropping a ball somewhere along the way. It stinks. I’m so sorry! Extra hugs for Nora (and yes … some of this salsa for you!), and eventually it will all seem ok. If it makes you feel any better – I love the simplicity and fresh healthfulness of this recipe, and am just dying over the eye-popping colors and vibrancy in your photos. Small constellation, maybe – but seriously – a huge high five on this lovely post! 😀
I have had plenty of those mommy whoops moments as I like to call them – and my oldest is only 3. But this salsa and that margarita sure make it sound like the day got better.
Make it even better by adding some crushed pineapple, drained, to this mix. Umm.
Awesome. And been there, got the T-shirt on the mom front where you constantly feel like you’re failing, even when you’re not. My Mom once told me, that if you’re worried about it, it already indicates you’re a great Mom 💗
Yes! so true 🙂
The bell pepper salsa was really good! My mother helped me make some adjustments to the recipe: add a small amount of red onion, 1 cup of sweet corn, one jalapeno, one bell pepper, and two handfuls of grape tomatoes. She added pepper and a pinch of garlic powder to make my salsa more appetizing.
So simple so good for the summer months