Salsa with Fresh Tomatoes and Tomatillos













If you enjoy fireworks on your palate, cook no further.

Prep time:  10 minutes
Yield:  About 2 cups

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 - 2 cups ripe tomatoes, 1/4 inch dice
1/2 cup tomatillos, 1/4 inch dice
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (or 2 teaspoons fresh, minced)
1 tablespoon minced hot pepper flesh (not seeds)*
A few drops of your favorite hot pepper sauce*
Tortilla chips for serving

DIRECTIONS
Mix all ingredients. 

Don't be surprised if this gorgeous stuff disappears in less time than it took you to make it.

*Add half the minced hot pepper and hot pepper sauce, and taste for flavor, and then decide if you want to add the rest.

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