Chimol Radish Salsa

By MCFM Nutrition Interns

Chimol, also referred to as chirimol or chirmol, is a common Honduran condiment traditionally made with tomato, onion, bell pepper, radish, and herbs with a citrus dressing. There are modifications to the recipe throughout the cuisines of Central America. Recipe yields about 4 cups. Photo from Cooktoria.

Ingredients

1 cup chopped radishes
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
½ cup cilantro, chopped
1 bell pepper or ½ cup trimmed green beans, chopped into half inch pieces
½ cup red or green onions, chopped into half inch pieces
1 Tablespoon lemon or lime juice
2 Tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Combine all ingredients and enjoy! Serve as a dip with tortilla chips and sliced seasonal vegetables, over a toasted baguette with goat cheese like bruschetta or as a topping for tacos and nachos.