Fresh Tomato-Lemon Salsa

Name: Fresh Tomato-Lemon Salsa
Ingredients: 2 medium summer tomatoes, seeded, chopped in 1/3-inch pieces (about 2 cups); 1/2 cup finely diced red onion; 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt; 1 wedge (lengthwise quarter) of a large lemon; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives or Italian parsley

7 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 medium summer tomatoes, seeded, chopped in 1/3-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup finely diced red onion
1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1 wedge (lengthwise quarter) of a large lemon
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives or Italian parsley

Directions

1

Toss the chopped tomatoes in a bowl with the red onion and the salt.
2

Trim the ends of the lemon wedge and pick out any seeds.
3

Lay it on one of its flat sides and slice the wedge lengthwise thinly, then crosswise.
4

Let the slivers of lemon fall apart, and slice or chop any long pieces into short bits.
5

Scrape all the lemon into the bowl, and toss with the tomatoes.
6

Then toss with the vinegar, oil, and chopped herbs.
7

Spread the marinade over grilled tuna rollatini, or serve as a condiment for other grilled or steamed seafood.