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Tomato, Onion and Cilantro Salsa
As you are probably already aware, salsa has long since taken the top spot among condiments at tables all over America. There is no doubt that salsa is a popular accompaniment with many meals (including some decidedly non-Mexican dishes) and becoming more so all the time. While there are many different tomato salsas to choose from in grocery stores, like anything else, the results are always better when you can make it yourself.
This recipe is for a very basic tomato, onion, and cilantro salsa, which goes well with almost anything. The bright acidity of the tomato and lime juice matches perfectly with the bite of the onion, the heat of the jalapeno or Serrano peppers and the herbal tang of the cilantro to create a classic tomato salsa.
It's easy to make and takes very little time to prepare; as long as you have all of the necessary ingredients on hand, this salsa can be made in as little as five minutes (though like any salsa, it improves if allowed to sit a few hours or overnight for the flavors to blend.
Basic Tomato Salsa
Ingredients -
3-4 medium tomatoes, diced
1 small red onion, finely diced
1-2 jalapeno or Serrano chili, diced
⅓ cup cilantro, chopped finely
Juice of one lime
Salt, black pepper and cumin, to taste
This recipe makes approximately four cups of salsa
Preparation:
Salsa is usually a pretty easy thing to make and this tomato salsa recipe is no exception. All you need to do here is chop your ingredients, mix them together and then taste and adjust your seasonings until you are satisfied with the end result. Refrigerate the salsa and allow it to rest for at least an hour if possible for the flavors to develop before serving. Overnight is even better, but if you are pressed for time, an hour will do.
This is one of those simple, all-purpose, but oh-so-delicious recipes that you will probably find yourself actually looking for excuses to make and serve - not that you need any excuse to enjoy salsa, especially when it is this good. Whether with Mexican dishes, served as a dip with chips or along with any meat or vegetable dish, this is a classic go-to salsa. It is a salsa that you will even love along with scrambled eggs and other savory breakfast dishes. This recipe is also easy to adjust to meet your tolerance for hot peppers - simply use more or less peppers as desired to match the tastes of yourself or your guests.
