Simple Salsa

By mamawoolie

Ingredients

• 128-oz can1 28-oz can whole tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted (Muir Glen makes an excellent product.)
• 1clove1 clove of garlic, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 22 green onions (scallions), chopped, including the green parts (about 1/3 cup)
• 1Tbsp1 Tbsp olive oil
• 2teaspoons2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4teaspoon1/4 teaspoon dried oregano (can supplement with fresh)
• 1/4cup1/4 cup of very loosely packed fresh chopped cilantro
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1 Remove just the tomatoes from the can of whole tomatoes, place in a medium sized non-reactive mixing bowl. Using your fingers, or a fork and a sharp small knife, shred or break up the tomatoes.

2 Mix in chopped green chiles, green onions, garlic (or garlic salt), olive oil and vinegar. Add back in about 1/4 cup of the tomato sauce from the can of whole tomatoes. Sprinkle on about 1/4 teaspoon of dried oregano. Mix in and taste. Adjust if needed. Add cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste.
Refrigerate when not using. Will keep several days.