Basic Mexican Salsa

• 3 medium ripe tomatoes, seeded
• 1/2 medium onion
• 2 to 4 serrano or jalapeno chilies, seeded and minced (for a spicier salsa leave the seeds in)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea), or more to taste

1. Cut the tomatoes and onion into the finest dice you have patience for.
2. Transfer the tomatoes and onion to a bowl.
3. Add the chilies, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt the tomato mixture and gently stir to mix.
4. Correct the seasoning, adding salt or lime juice; the salsa should be highly seasoned.
5. The virtue of this salsa lies in its freshness.
6. Serve it within 1 to 2 hours of making.

tomatoes, onion, serrano, clove garlic, fresh cilantro, lime juice, coarse salt

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/basic-mexican-salsa (may not work)