No-Cook Fresh Tomato Salsa (Fat-Free)

• 6 large plum tomatoes (seeded and chopped)
• 6 green onions, chopped (or use 1 small white onion, chopped)
• 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 small yellow bell pepper (seeded and chopped) (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 -4 teaspoons fresh minced garlic (or use 1 teaspoon garlic powder, the fresh is better!)
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (do not use bottled)
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon white salt (or to taste)
• Tabasco sauce (to taste, or use hot sauce to taste)
• 1 pinch sugar (optional)
• VARIATIONS
• 1 tablespoon canned green chili (drained and chopped or to taste)
• drained corn niblets (to taste)
• drained black beans (to taste)

1. Place the chopped seeded tomatoes over a strainer and allow to drain for 1-2 hours (or up to 24 hours).
2. Place the tomatoes, onions, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper (if using) and cilantro in a processor; pulse until desired consistency.
3. Place into a glass bowl then add in all remaining ingredients; mix to combine and season with salt and Tabasco to taste and add in a small amount of sugar if desired.
4. If desired you may add in the variations of you choice.
5. Refrigerate for a minimum of 8-24 hours before serving.

tomatoes, green onions, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, fresh cilantro, pepper, black pepper, lime juice, white salt, tabasco sauce, sugar, variations, green chili, corn niblets, black beans

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/no-cook-fresh-tomato-salsa-fat-free-216081 (may not work)