Fresh Tomato Salsa

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 large jalapeno chile, seeded (seeds reserved and minced-about 2 tablespoons)
• 1/2 cup red onion, minced
• 1 small garlic clove, minced (about 1/2 teaspoon)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (up to 1 tspn)
• 1 1/2 lbs tomatoes, ripe, firm and cut into 3/8-inch dice (about 3 cups)

Recipe

• 1 set large colander in large bowl. place tomatoes in colander and let drain 30 minutes. as tomatoes drain, layer jalapeño, onion, garlic, and cilantro on top. shake colander to drain off excess tomato juice. discard juice; wipe out bowl.
• 2 transfer contents of colander to now-empty bowl. add salt, pepper, and 2 teaspoons lime juice; toss to combine. taste and add minced jalapeño seeds, sugar, and additional lime juice to taste.