Fresh Salsa Jamie Oliver Food

SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Peel the garlic and pick the herb leaves, then finely chop on a large board with the capers, gherkins and anchovies.
• Place in a bowl, add the mustard and vinegar, then slowly stir in the oil until you achieve the right consistency.
• Balance the flavours with black pepper, a bit of sea salt and maybe a little more vinegar.

CLASSIC TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Finely chop the tomatoes and coriander (stalks and all) and place into a large bowl.
• Peel and finely chop the onion, deseed and finely chop the chillies, then scrape into the bowl. Peel and finely grate in the garlic.
• Squeeze in the juice from 1 lime, add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, and mix well. Season to taste with sea salt, black pepper and more lime juice, if needed.
• Serve straightaway or cover and set aside for a few hours to let all those flavours develop.

FAVA BEAN FALAFEL - JAMIE OLIVER

Steps:

• Combine beans, herbs, salt, pepper, cayenne, cumin, chili and lemon zest in food processor. Pulse until moderately smooth. Stir in flour (do not run processor!).
• Heat 3" of vegetable oil in a pot to 375°F Using 2 tablespoons, make oval dumplings (quenelles) from the mixture, and drop into hot oil. Deep fry until dark golden brown. Drain briefly on kitchen paper and sprinkle lightly with salt.
• Stir together mint, yogurt, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• Serve felafel with yogurt sauce and a lightly-dressed salad.

FRESH SALSA

Steps:

• Mix together the tomato, jalapeno pepper, red onion, green onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, lemon juice, cumin, jicama, and the diced tomatoes with chilies in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Allow to sit at least 1 hour before serving.

GRILLED SWORDFISH, GREEN BEANS AND SPICY TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Make the salad dressing by whisking the olive oil into the lemon juice, then adding the salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Make the salsa by mixing all ingredients together, season to taste. Set aside.
• Rub the swordfish steaks with some olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Put the swordfish on a pre-heated grill (or ridged griddle), medium flame, and cook for 2-4 minutes on each side. Remove from heat.
• Lightly dress the beans and salad greens with the olive oil and lemon juice dressing.
• Place the swordfish on top of a pile of dressed greens.
• Spoon the tomato salsa on top of the swordfish.
• Enjoy!

SEARED SWORDFISH WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Rub the oil all over the fish and season. Heat a griddle pan or BBQ, cook the fish for 3 mins, then turn over and cook for 3 mins on the other side until charred and just cooked through.
• For the salsa, toss together the mango, spring onions, chilli, lime zest and juice and coriander. Serve with the grilled fish and salad leaves.