Bloody Mary Salsa
Jalapenos are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapenos have a balanced combination of flavor and heat.
The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties. You can now get jalapenos with various heat level and sizes. These can be used in salsas, stuffed, or eaten straight with cheeseburgers (my personal favorite).
Ingredients:
1/2 cucumber, peeled in alternating strips, seeds removed, chopped into 1/4-inch dice
2 small celery stalks with leaves, chopped into 1/4-inch dice
2 Tbsp. freshly grated horseradish or 2 tsp. prepared horseradish
2-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
4 red radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/2 small jalapeno chile, finely diced
2 Tbsp. snipped fresh dill
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
Instructions:
Combine the cucumber, celery, horseradish, tomatoes, radishes, jalapeno and dill in a bowl, then toss to combine. Add the Worcestershire sauce, lime juice, salt and pepper and toss again. Let the salsa rest for about 30 minutes before serving.