Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh firm roma tomato, diced (do not use old tomatoes!)
  • 1 medium white onion, diced
  • 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped bite size
  • 1 small red bell pepper, chopped bite size
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, NOT dried
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano, crushed to release flavor
  • 1 jalapeno, minced, can substitute a milder chile such as poblano
  • 2 tablespoons red wine or 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, NOT plain distilled vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lime, juice of
  • 1/2 lemon, juice of

Method

  • In non-reactive bowl mix all ingredients together. Cover.
  • Allow salsa to marinate in refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
  • Garnish with sprigs of fresh cilantro and serve with tortilla chips.
  • NOTE: The yield is estimated.