Authentic Mexican Food Recipes

This fresh roma tomato and chile salsa tastes great as a snack with tortilla chips, or as a topping for tacos and burritos. Serve immediately or let rest in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving. This salsa will keep for 1-2 days in the fridge.

6 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped
2 large scallions (green onions), finely chopped
4 jalapeno or serrano chiles, seeded and finely chopped
4 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped (no stems)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano, dried (or 1/4 cup fresh)
Salt to taste

Combine tomatoes, onions, chiles, and cilantro in a large bowl, sprinkle with salt and toss lightly. In a small bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, oregano and cumin and whisk for 10-15 seconds. Drizzle liquid over vegetables and toss to combine.