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Tomato-Serrano Salsa

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Tomato-Serrano SalsaChristopher Baker

Fresh and piquant, this crowd-pleaser is a classic.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 3 cups

Ingredients

1 pound plum tomatoes, cored, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
2 serrano chiles, seeded, minced
1 medium white onion, minced (about 1 cup)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Kosher salt
Tortilla chips (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Combine tomatoes and chiles in a medium bowl. Place minced onion in a strainer; rinse under cold water for 10 seconds. Drain well and add to bowl with tomatoes. Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt. Serve with tortilla chips. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill (salsa will get hotter the longer it sits).

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