Mad Hungry Recipe: Salsa Cruda

Salsa Cruda

Makes 4 Cups
Forget jarred salsa -- this simple mixture of tomatoes, onions, chiles, and cilantro tastes amazingly fresh and couldn't be easier.

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1/2 large white onion, finely chopped
  • 2 serrano or jalapeno chiles, minced
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup water
  • Coarse salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Stir together tomatoes, onion, chiles, cilantro, water, and 2 1/2 teaspoons salt. Season with more salt to taste.

PANTRY

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cook's note
Adjust the amount and type of chiles to make this salsa mild, medium, or hot, as you like. Salsa can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.