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Pico de gallo

PICO DE GALLO: THE ULTIMATE MEXICAN SALSA

5 from 2 votes
Pico de Gallo is a zesty condiment made of diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeños, and lime juice.
It is more than just a condiment; it is also a delicious topping for tacos, quesadillas, and grilled meats, or a refreshing salsa and of course to dip tortilla chips in.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dip
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 22
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Roma tomatoes (4-5 medium) - jelly and seeds part discarded, sliced and diced
  • 1/2 medium onion (1 cup chopped)
  • 1 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and finely minced
  • 1/4 cup cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • dash cayenne too taste

Equipment

  • OXO Magnetic Measuring Cups
  • Pro Microplane

Method
 

  1. Chop the tomatoes, onion, jalapeño pepper and cilantro and put them in a medium bowl.
  2. Add the lime juice and season with salt, pepper, cayenne, and cumin. Use 1/2 tsp of salt, 1/8 tsp of pepper, and adjust the amounts of the other spices as you like. Taste the mixture and make any changes if needed.
  3. Let the mixture chill in the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour, or better yet, overnight. This allows the flavors to blend and intensify.

Notes

*Sometimes I add a little sugar, if my tomatoes are not very sweet. The salsa should not be sweet, but also, it should not be bitter.