Fresh Tomato Salsa

Halve the ripe tomatoes and gently squeeze out excess seeds and juice into a colander, allowing them to drain for 1-2 minutes. This removes moisture and prevents the salsa from becoming watery.

Dice the drained tomato halves into roughly ¼-inch pieces and transfer to a medium mixing bowl.

Add the chopped onion, thinly sliced scallion, minced jalapeño pepper, and chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Pour the lime juice over the mixture and sprinkle with salt, starting with ⅛ tsp and adjusting to taste.

Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly combined, being careful not to crush the tomatoes. Let the salsa rest for 5 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld.

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice as needed. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a condiment for other Mexican dishes.