Fresh Salsa

Instead of just plain chopped tomato, you can serve the Spiced Lentil Tacos with Fresh Salsa.

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The jalapeno adds a kick to the Fresh Salsa. You can also serve fresh salsa with tortilla chips or as a condiment for grilled steak or shrimp.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 small white onion, diced small (2/3 cup)
  • 1 jalapeno, minced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • coarse salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped

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Source: Everyday Food, June 2010

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, white onion, jalapeno, garlic and fresh lime juice.
  2. Season with coarse salt and pepper and stir to combine. Let sit at least 15 minutes (or, covered, up to 4 hours).
  3. Stir in cilantro leaves just before serving.

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