kicked up salsa fresca

Ingredients For kicked up salsa fresca

• 1/2 md

  onion, diced
• 1

  serrano chile, minced (optional if you don't like spicy)
• 1/4 c

  fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 lb

  tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 4 medium)
• 1

  bell pepper, diced - i chose yellow
• 2 Tbsp

  vegetable oil
• juice from 1/2 lime
• 1/2 tsp

  garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp

  cumin
• 1/2 tsp

  chili powder
• 1/4 tsp

  sugar
• 1/4 tsp

  chile de arbol (optional - it does add a smoky, spicy flavor)
• 1/4 tsp

  salt