Salsa cruda (fresh tomato sauce)

3 Cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4mediumsTomatoes (1 1/2 lbs)
½cupOnion; finely chopped
½cupCelery; finely chopped
¼cupBell pepper, green; finely chopped
¼cupOlive oil
1dashPepper, black
2tablespoonsJalape#os; chopped
2tablespoonsRed wine vinegar
1teaspoonMustard seed
1teaspoonCoriander seed; crushed
1teaspoonSalt

Directions

To peel tomatoes, dip them in boiling water for 30 seconds; plunge into cold water. Slip skins off; chop tomatoes. Combine chopped tomatoes with onions, celery, green bell pepper, olive or cooking oil, green chili peppers, vinegar, mustard seed, coriander seed, salt, and pepper. Cover; refrigerate several hours or overnight, stirring occasionally. Serve as a relish.