Fresh Tomato Salsa

Name: Fresh Tomato Salsa
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs plum tomatoes, cored, halved, and seeded (6-8); 1/2 medium red onion, minced (1/2 cup); 1 jalapenos (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired) or 1 serrano chili, minced (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired); 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime); coarse salt; tortilla chips, for serving (optional)

8 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs plum tomatoes, cored, halved, and seeded (6-8)
1/2 medium red onion, minced (1/2 cup)
1 jalapenos (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired) or 1 serrano chili, minced (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
coarse salt
tortilla chips, for serving (optional)

Directions

1

Chop tomatoes into 1/4-inch pieces; transfer to a small bowl. Add onion, chile, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt.
2

Mix well to combine. Let stand 15 minutes to develop flavor. Salsa can be kept at room temperature up to 2 hours. To store, transfer to an airtight container, and refrigerate up to 3 days. Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.