12 each green onions, chopped coarse
2 each med. whole tomatoes, chopped medium
1 each cilantro leaf, chopped fine
2 tbsp lemon juice from concentrate
Directions
Combine all ingredients and refrigerate at least an hour. Best if
served over fajitas with sour cream and freshly grated cheddar. Use
the cilantro judiciously! It is easy to overpower the remaining
ingredients.
Servings: 4 servings
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