Salsa Fresca

Name: Salsa Fresca
Total time: 10 min
Yield: about 2 cups
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 2 large fresh ripe tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 large white onion, peeled and minced; 1/4 teaspoon minced raw garlic, or to taste; 1 habanero or jalapeño pepper, stemmed, seeded and minced, or to taste; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice or 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar; Salt and freshly ground pepper

By Mark Bittman

Total Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 5(49)
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Ingredients

Yield:about 2 cups

2large fresh ripe tomatoes, chopped
½large white onion, peeled and minced
¼teaspoon minced raw garlic, or to taste
1habanero or jalapeño pepper, stemmed, seeded and minced, or to taste
¼cup chopped cilantro leaves
1tablespoon fresh lime juice or 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper

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Preparation

Step 1
Combine all ingredients, taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
Step 2
Let the flavors marry for 15 minutes or so before serving, but serve within a couple of hours.