Deal”s Californian Salsa

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 4 *large* tomatoes - *ripe*, peeled, seeded + chopped (see below)
• 1 tablespoon seeded, finely chopped *hot* peppers
• 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon vegan red wine vinegar (or lemon juice)
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

To peel tomatoes, immerse in boiling water for *less* than 1 minute, then plunge into ice water and the skin will slip off. Squeeze out seeds, chop.

Balance of ingredients is according to taste, especially the chilis. Try *lots* of cilantro and garlic and add chopped red and green sweet peppers.

This recipe was originally from Lynne Deal.