Salsa Mexicana

By lbgtdep

Servings: 12as part of a party; 1 1/2 cups
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Ingredients

• 1/2 medium white onion, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
• Fresh Hot Green Chiles to Taste (usually 1 or 2 serranos or 1 small jalapeno), stemmed,seeded (if you wish) and finely chopped
• 12 ounces (about 2 medium-small round or 4 to 5 plum)red-ripe tomatoes, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
• 2 to 3 tablespoons (loosely packed) chopped fresh cilantro (thick bottom stems cut off)
• 2 About 2tablespoons fresh lime juice

Preparation

Step 1

Scoop the onion into a strainer, rinse under cold tap water, shake off the excess and transfer to a medium bowl. Add the green chile, tomatoes, cilantro and lime. Stir well, taste and season with salt, usually about 1/2 teaspoon. Cover and refrigerate until you are ready to serve.