Mexican Salsa

Ingredients:

• 1 medium tomato, finely diced

• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

• 1/2 small jalapeño or chili pepper, finely chopped (adjust to taste)

• Juice of 1/2 lime

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

• Finely dice the tomato, chop the red onion and cilantro, and finely chop the jalapeño or chili pepper. Remove seeds for milder salsa, if desired.

• In a bowl, combine the diced tomato, chopped red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Squeeze the juice of half a lime over the salsa ingredients. Adjust the amount of lime juice based on your preference for acidity.

• Season the salsa with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well to combine all the ingredients evenly.

• For enhanced flavor, you can refrigerate the salsa for 15–30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Notes:

• This salsa recipe is light and refreshing, with minimal calories and lots of flavor from fresh ingredients.

• You can customize the heat level by adjusting the amount of jalapeño or chili pepper used.

• Fresh salsa is best enjoyed immediately but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.