1 can good quality tuna
1 medium ripe firm tomato, diced
½ cup white chopped onion
1 jalapeño chile, minced
1 garlic clove minced
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
Juice of 1 lime

     Combine all ingredients and serve with soda crackers.

     Zarela Martinez is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her lively, popular restaurant Zarela this year with a series of events, including a raffle to benefit the Mexican Cultural Institute of New York and the launch of a new interactive portal on September 24.  Her at-home salon of free-spirited friends is legend among those privileged to be invited. Her books include Food from My Heart, The Food and Life of Oaxaca and Zarela’s Veracruz.  

www.zarela.com

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