In the summer, when the heat is unrelenting and the sun is merciless, I believe that chips and salsa become an acceptable dinner. It’s the ultimate no-cook snack or meal — just pull out your bag of tortillas chips and prepared salsa, or whip up a quick fresh salsa. Of course, I may bulk the spread up a bit with canned black beans or a few dollops of sour cream, but the real star of the show is the salsa. The condiment is incredibly varied and versatile — it literally translates to “sauce” from Spanish, so it really can be anything you want it to be. Spicy, tart, sweet, nutty, fresh: Salsa can do it all.
