Fresh & Easy Salsa
Makes 2 cups

Prep Time: 15 min.

Ingredients

• 3 - medium tomatoes, seeded, chopped
• 1/4 - cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 - cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1 - Jalapeño chile pepper, seeded, finely chopped
• 2 - Tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 - Tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 - teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
• 1/2 - teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, you want to combine tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, chile pepper, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and salt. Mix well.
2. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Alan’s Kitchen Tip:
To quickly seed tomatoes, you can cut in half and gently squeeze to release seeds.

Alan’s Kitchen Tip:
For thicker salsa, first sprinkle chopped tomatoes with salt. Let stand at least 1 hour. Drain juice. Continue as directed above, omitting 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Alan’s Kitchen Tip:
Can be made 3 to 4 days ahead.