A fresh sauce that goes great with grilled foods or used as a dip with tortilla chips.
3 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 to 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
4 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons diced red onion
3 serrano or jalapeno chilies, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves (no stems)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Combine all ingredients in non-reactive bowl, mixing well.
Store unused portion in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Makes 4 cups.
Note: For a salsa similar to the commercial kind, puree half the prepared salsa in a food processor or blender and combine with the remaining salsa.