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Basic Fresh Tomato Salsa

fresh salsa on a small plate (pico de gallo)

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Fresh salsa is so much better than store-bought, you might never buy it again! Just a few minutes of chopping time yields about 2 1/2 to 3 cups of delicious, colorful salsa.

Ingredients

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  • 6 to 8 medium plum tomatoes, diced, about 2 cups diced
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 small clove garlic, mashed into a paste
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar or lime juice
  • 1 scant teaspoon granulated sugar, optional

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a serving bowl; stir to blend.
  2. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.
  3. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.