Makes 3 cups
1 lb. beefsteak tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
1 large red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
Leaves of 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
In a medium-size bowl, mix tomatoes, garlic, onion, pepper, cilantro and jalapeño. Stir in lime juice. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Let stand at room temperature, at least 30 minutes. Stir well to blend juices, then taste and adjust seasoning. Serve at room temperature or chilled.