Salsa Mexicana

Servings: 12  as part of a party; 1 1/2 cups
This is one of the optional topping for the Luxury Guacamole Bar

Recipe from Season 7, Mexico—One Plate at a Time

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 medium white onion, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
  • Fresh Hot Green Chiles to Taste (usually 1 or 2 serranos or 1 small jalapeno), stemmed,seeded (if you wish) and finely chopped
  • 12 ounces (about 2 medium-small round or 4 to 5 plum) red-ripe tomatoes, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons (loosely packed) chopped fresh cilantro (thick bottom stems cut off)
  • About 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

INSTRUCTIONS

Scoop the onion into a strainer, rinse under cold tap water, shake off the excess and transfer to a medium bowl. Add the green chile, tomatoes, cilantro and lime. Stir well, taste and season with salt, usually about 1/2 teaspoon. Cover and refrigerate until you are ready to serve.