Monday, July 20, 2015

Kayla's Fresh Salsa

12 roma tomatoes
1 T. chopped purple onion
1-2 jalapeƱos
2 garlic cloves
1/2 bunch of cilantro
lots of garlic powder and salt to taste

Chop cilantro, garlic, and onion in a food processor. Cut the tomatoes in fourth's. Add half of them and pulse. Add the rest of the tomatoes, garlic powder, and salt. Serve with chips!

Chicken Pesto Sandwich

For Sandwich:

2 c. shredded chicken
1/4 c. greek yogurt
kosher salt to taste
freshly ground pepper to taste
1 baguette, cut into 3-4 equal pieces, toasted lightly
2 c. arugula or spinach leaves
2 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
8 oz. mozzarella, sliced

For Pesto:

1 c. fresh basil leaves
3 cloves garlic, peeled
3 T. pine nuts
1/3 c. grated parmesan
kosher salt to taste
freshly ground pepper to taste
1/3 c. olive oil

To make the pesto, combine basil, garlic, pine nuts, and cheese in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Season with salt and pepper. With the motor running, add oil in a slow stream until emulsified. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine chicken, 1/2 c. pesto, yogurt, salt, and pepper. Spoon onto baguette pieces. Top with arugula, tomatoes, and mozzarella.