Fourth-of-July Firecracker Salsa

• Recipe by Marcia Kiesel

Ingredients

1. 2 pounds tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2. 1 medium onion, minced
3. 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
4. 3 or 4 small red chiles, minced and seeded
5. 3 garlic cloves, minced
6. 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
7. Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine the tomatoes with the onion, cilantro, chiles, garlic and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper and stir. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.