Fresh Tomato Salsa

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins

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)

Recipe

• 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.