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Salsa Mexicana

Salsa Mexicana

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by slulibby

Salsa Mexicana

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by slulibby

  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe Using Heirloom Tomatoes
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    slulibby's Notes: For my money, you must use heirloom tomatoes in a raw preparation. You simply can not beat the taste of a fresh, ripe, summer tomato! This recipe comes from my friend Ben. He is from Mexico...

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Serves 5

  1. In a bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, serrano, and green pepper.

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  2. On a cutting board, use the side of a knife to smash the garlic. Press down with the broad side of the knife, and push it away from you.

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  3. Add the salt on top of the garlic, and press and push away again, until they make a paste.

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  4. Add the garlic, and squeeze the juice of one lemon over top.

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  5. Sprinkle with the cilantro and cumin, and mix to combine.

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