Pico de Gallo
- 10 min
- Serves 4
- 6 ingredients
10 minutes to prep. A fresh, vibrant Mexican salsa that bursts with bright tomato, lime, and cilantro flavors. Perfect as a quick topping for tacos, nachos, or a dip for tortilla chips.
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Method
Combine diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and minced jalapeño in a bowl.
Add the finely chopped green herbs and peppers (as seen being chopped on the cutting board) to the bowl with the diced tomatoes and onions.
Stir in lime juice and season with salt to taste.
Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Tips while you cook
- Prep all vegetables first
- Dice the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño before mixing them together.
- Season after lime juice
- Add lime juice first, then season with salt to taste.
- Allow flavors to meld
- Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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