Homemade Salsa

Tomato Salsa

Tomato Salsa

Ingredients

Makes 1 CUP

• 6 plum tomatoes, skins and seeds removed and coarsely chopped
• 1/2 sweet onion, coarsely chopped
• 4 scallions, trimmed and chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 2 tbsps. extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 3 tbsps. chopped fresh herb, like basil or cilantro, according to taste
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Method

1. In a large bowl, mix together the tomatoes, onion, scallions, jalapeno and garlic
2. Stir in the olive oil, lime juice and herb
3. Season with salt and freshly grated black pepper to taste
4. Refrigerate until ready to use