Cilantro-Lime Salsa 8 garlic cloves, chopped 4 to 5 jalapeno or serrano chiles, chopped 2 c cilantro, finely chopped juice of 2 limes salt Potent and hot, for those who adore garlic, tart lime and cilantro. Combine all of the ingredients. Keep mixture slightly chunky, as is, or puree. For a less tart condiment, reduce amount of lime juice to the juice of 1/2 lime.