Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time : 0:10
1 tomato -- finely chopped
1 onion -- finely chopped
Cilantro leaves -- finely chopped (or corriander)
1 Jalapeno pepper -- finely chopped
If chopping fresh jalapeno peppers, cover hands with plastic gloves or plastic bags.
Can substitute above ingredients with 1 (15 oz.) can Mexican style tomatoes, well drained,
and finely chopped with 1/4 teaspoon of chili pepper powder or black pepper powder.
Mix tomato, onion, cilantro and pepper into 3 cup serving bowl. Chill thoroughly. Prior to
serving, squeeze lemon into salsa and mix.
Serve with tortilla chips, corn bread sticks, pita bread slices, other plain chips or as a
side sauce for eggs, fish, chicken, pork or beef dishes. Use 1/4 lemon to squeeze over
top.
Recipe contributed by Juan Carlos Hernandez (jcheffort@tecno.net)
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