Fourth-of-July Firecracker Salsa

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup cilantro leaves coarsely chopped
• 3  garlic cloves minced
• 2 tablespoons juice of lime fresh
• 1 medium onion minced
• 3 small chiles red minced seeded
• 4 servings salt and pepper freshly ground
• 2 pounds tomatoes coarsely chopped

Equipment

• bowl

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine the tomatoes with the onion, cilantro, chiles, garlic and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper and stir.
2. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.
3. Wine Recommendation: The lime accents and spiciness of this tomato salsa point to a relatively simple, bright, cooling lager from Mexico, such as Tecate or Corona.