Salsa Cruda (Raw Sauce)

A fresh sauce that goes great with grilled foods or served as a dip with tortilla chips.

Recipe Ingredients:

3 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 to 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
4 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons diced red onion
3 serrano or jalapeño chilies, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves (no stems)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in non-reactive bowl, mixing well.
2. Store unused portion in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

Makes 4 cups.

Tip: 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.