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Salsa Fresca - Fresh Tomato Salsa

How to Make Fresh Tomato Salsa

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Salsa Fresca - Fresh Tomato Salsa

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If everyone knew how easy it was to make their own salsa, it may lose its place as the top-selling condiment! Use this Salsa Fresca with chips, on nachos, in tacos, on salads, or alongside grilled meats.

Combine chopped tomato, onion or red onion, a bit of garlic if you like, a hot chile pepper two depending on how spicy you like it, salt to taste, and chopped fresh cilantro if you like it. You can splash on a bit of fresh lime juice or red wine vinegar, if you're so inclined.

How much of each? Well that is what makes salsa fresca so fabulous - it really depends on how you like it and what you have on hand. I find 4 tomatoes, a half an onion, a small clove of garlic, 1 chile, and a handful of cilantro suits me and my taste, so you can start from there and find your own secret combination.

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