Chunky Fresh Tomato Salsa

By bakers_delight85

This salsa loses its fresh taste and texture after several hours, but any leftover can be quickly sauteed and used as a cooked salsa.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ripe tomatoes, cut in 1/4-inch pieces
• 1/3 cup finely chopped green onions with some of the green tops
• 1/4 cup loosely packed chopped cilantro
• 2-3 fresh serrano or jalapeno chiles, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano, preferably Mexican
• pinch of cumin
• 2 or more tsp. lime juice
• sea salt
• water or ice cubes, if necessary

Preparation

Step 1

Toss the tomatoes, onions, and cilantro together in a glass bowl. Add the chiles a little at a time until it has the heat you like. Add the oregano, cumin, and lime juice. Sprinkle with salt and toss again.
If the salsa is too dry, add several splashes of water or an ice cube. Cover and let set for up to 30 minutes-no more-letting the flavors mingle. Stir, remove any remaining ice, and serve immediately in a small bowl.