Name: Tomato, Onion, and Serrano Chile Salsa
Yield: Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds plum tomatoes, cut in half; 1/3 cup chopped red onion; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 serrano chiles, coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; Pinch of freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup (loosely packed) coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Salsa Mexicana

Variations of this fresh tomato-based salsa show up on restaurant tables all over Mexico, where it is called pico de gallo, salsa fresca, or salsa mexicana. The bright flavor of the salsa adds sparkle to anything it touches — quesadillas; grilled chicken, fish or steak; tamales; tacos; and, of course, tortilla chips.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Crispy Pork with Avocado Salsa and Tomato Salsa .

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