Fresh Homemade Salsa with Tomato, Cilantro, and Jalapeño
Much as we love the ease of store-bought salsa, it pales in comparison to the DIY kind. Literally. The bright colors of these fresh ingredients amp up the look as well as the flavor. All you need are four ingredients and a sharp knife—or a box grater.
Makes about 3 cups
INGREDIENTS
- 4 large plum tomatoes, halved
- ½ small red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ jalapeño pepper, minced (or less, to taste), or hot sauce, to taste
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh lime juice
INSTRUCTIONS
- Remove the pulp and seeds from the tomatoes (by gently squeezing the halves), then cut them into ½-inch cubes; alternatively, for a less chunky salsa, grate them on the large holes of a box grater, discarding any leftover skins. You can use a food processor instead, but make sure not to overly puree the tomatoes.
- Cut the onion into ¼-inch dice or grate on the large holes of a box grater.
- In a serving bowl, combine the tomatoes and onion with the cilantro and jalapeño (or hot sauce to taste). Mix well, and add salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
