Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



5
cloves
garlic

minced



1
each
green bell pepper

or red, yellow, or purple



4
large
tomatoes

ripe, cored, seeded, diced



1
medium
onion

diced



2
each
hot peppers

jalapeno peppers, or serrano, minced



1
bunch
cilantro

chopped



5
each
green onions

sliced into 1/8 inch rings



1/4
cup
olive oil





1/8
cup
red wine vinegar

or herbed vinegar



1
x
lime

juice of



1
teaspoon
pepper

freshly ground



1-2
tablespoons
chili powder





1
dash
salt

 In a medium mixing bowl with a cover, stir together garlic, peppers, tomatoes, onion, hot peppers, cilantro, and green onions.

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, pepper, chili powder and salt.

Pour dressing over vegetables and mix completely.

Cover and refrigerate several hours to let flavors meld, then return to room temperature before serving.

Yield: About 4 cups