Fresh Salsa

makes about 6 cups

5 cups chopped tomatoes (6-8 tomatoes, depending on size)

1 cup chopped white onions (about 1/2 large onion)

1/2 cup chopped red pepper (1/2 red pepper)

1 jalapeño, seeded, deribbed, and chopped fine

1 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste if necessary

juice of 1 fresh lime

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1. In a large serving bowl, stir together the chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, chopped red pepper, and chopped jalapeño. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt. Let sit for a few minutes, then drain off some of the accumulated liquid.

2. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Season to taste with pepper and additional salt, if desired.

3. Serve with tortilla chips.