Salsa Fresca

Mix up your favorite margarita to compliment this quick and easy recipe. I added some garlic and red chili powder to Chef Sanders recipe to spice things up a bit... Enjoy!

3 large ripe tomatoes, approx 1 1/2 lbs, cored and chopped
1/2 cup diced onion
2-3 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 finely chopped fresh jalapeno pepper
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1-2 dashes red chili powder
1 tbsp kosher salt

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Cover and allow to marinate, at room temperature, for 30 minutes.

2. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

3. Serve with tortilla chips, on quesadillas or pour over eggs and bake for heuvos rancheros.

Courtesy of Anthony Sanders as featured in Atlanta Cooks At Home