A zesty, refreshing essential that brings authentic Mexican taste to your table.
Ingredients
2 large tomatoes, diced
¼ onion, minced
1 serrano pepper, seeds removed and minced (use ¼ cup minced bell pepper for mild salsa)
¼ cup chopped cilantro
2 Tablespoons lime juice
¼ teaspoon salt
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Rinse or scrub fresh produce under running water before preparing.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Serve right away.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes
- No serrano pepper? Use a jalapeño pepper or other hot pepper.
- Chop the leaves and stems of cilantro; all parts are flavorful.
- The spiciness of peppers can vary based on the growing conditions. Peppers usually have a higher level of heat during hot summer months.
Thanks to the OSU Extension Latin Heritage Workgroup for this recipe.