Instructions: Important to use fresh ripe produce. Remove the green shoot from garlic.

Combine in a glass or plastic bowl. Add just 1 pinch each salt and pepper; stir. Let sit for 15 minutes. Taste and add more salt and pepper. Add reserved tomato juice if desired.

Let salsa stand for 30 to 45 minutes at room temperature and serve. Or refrigerate; bring to room temperature (30 to 45 minutes) before serving.

options: use half roasted and fresh tomatoes; roasted diced mixed green chiles instead of fresh. Make a paste with garlic and salt and a drop or two of extra virgin olive oil. Use roasted garlic puree alone or with fresh garlic. Add pinch of fresh oregano leaves. Add pinch ground dried chile (New Mexico chile is good for this). Use a blend of citrus juice. Add avocado and serve with grilled fish. - Pat

NOTES : Have all the ingredients at room temperature. Elsa says to let this sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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