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Tomato, Onion, and Serrano Chile Salsa

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Salsa Mexicana

Variations of this fresh tomato-based salsa show up on restaurant tables all over Mexico, where it is called pico de gallo, salsa fresca, or salsa mexicana. The bright flavor of the salsa adds sparkle to anything it touches — quesadillas; grilled chicken, fish or steak; tamales; tacos; and, of course, tortilla chips.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Crispy Pork with Avocado Salsa and Tomato Salsa .

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds plum tomatoes, cut in half
1/3 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 serrano chiles, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
1 cup (loosely packed) coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

  1. Seed and dice 10 tomato halves; transfer to large bowl. Place remaining tomatoes in blender; add onion, lime juice, chiles, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Add cilantro. Pulse just to mix in cilantro. Pour tomato puree into bowl with diced tomatoes. Stir to blend. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

TagsSalsaCondimentMexicanLatin AmericanPlum TomatoTomatoVegetableRed OnionOnionRoot VegetableSerrano ChileChileLimeCitrusFruitCilantroHerbs & SpicesSideDinnerNut FreeDairy FreeGluten FreeVegetarianVeganRawKetoEasyQuickBlenderBon Appétit
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