Simple Green Chile Tomato Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 28-oz can whole tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted
• 1 7-oz can green chiles, chopped*
• 1 clove of garlic, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or garlic salt
• 2 green onions , chopped, including the green parts
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup of very loosely packed fresh chopped cilantro
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Break up the canned tomatoes: Remove just the tomatoes from the can of whole tomatoes, place in a medium sized non-reactive mixing bowl. Using your fingers, or a fork and a sharp small knife, shred or break up the tomatoes.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients to the tomatoes: Mix in chopped green chiles, green onions, garlic (or garlic salt), olive oil and vinegar.
3. Add back in about 1/4 cup of the tomato sauce from the can of whole tomatoes.
4. Sprinkle with about 1/4 teaspoon of dried oregano. Mix in and taste. Adjust if needed. Add cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste.
5. Refrigerate when not using. Will keep several days.