Cu's Mild Salsa -- (from Consumer Reports, August 1995)

4 garlic cloves
6 jalapeno peppers
½ lb tomatillos (~20)
plum & pear tomatoes
1 medium onion
1 bell pepper (red, orange)
1 bunch cilantro
juice of 1 lime (~ 3 tbsp)

In a food processor, finely chop garlic, jalapeno peppers, onion and bell pepper. Remove. Add peeled tomatillos and tomatoes, chop again. Remove and combine with first 4 ingredients. Add cleaned cilantro, chop. Add to remaining ingredients.

The salsa can be served immediately, but the flavors will blend nicely if it is chilled for several hours or overnight.

Yield: 3½ cups.

For a salsa with more bite: Add more jalapeno or some cumin. If you leave out the tomatillos: the salsa will be good, but it will taste more like a simple tomato salad.

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