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  • Appetizers & Salads
  • Mexican and Southwestern
  • Sides & Sauces

Tagged:

  • cilantro
  • garlic
  • jalapeno
  • limes
  • onions
  • tomatoes
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Pico de Gallo

Ingredients

  • 1 lb roma tomatoes, diced small (about 6 medium)
  • 2/3 cup finely chopped yellow onion*
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 small jalapeno**, seeded and minced (2 Tbsp)
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely minced (3/4 tsp)
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  • Add tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, lime juice to a mixing bowl and toss while seasoning with salt to taste.
  • Serve right away or store in refrigerator up to 4 days. Use a slotted spoon to serve if you don’t want the excess moisture.

Notes

  • *I like to chop onion then place in a fine mesh sieve and rinse under cool water to remove harsh bite, then drain well. Red onion can be substituted for yellow onion.
  • **For a spicer option try it with a serrano pepper.
  • Try it with a diced avocado for extra flavor!

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