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Fresh Pico De Gallo
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Fresh Pico De Gallo

It comes together with just a few fresh simple ingredient such as herbs, tomatoes, onion, peppers and is ready in as little as 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
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Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 Cups
Course: Appetizer, dip
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 Roma Tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp Shallot
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro
  • 2 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Lemon or Lime Juice
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Pepper of your choice. Optional. Add bell pepper or a jalapeno pepper.

Method
 

  1. Clean the cilantro and tomatoes.
  2. Slice the tomatoes in half lengthwise and clean out the inside with a spoon. Save the insides for another recipe.
  3. Dice the seeded tomatoes and add them to a glass bowl.
  4. Chop up the onion, fresh cilantro, then add to the bowl of tomatoes.
  5. Optional peppers, clean, dice the peppers of choice and add to the bowl of tomatoes.
  6. Add the lemon or lime juice, minced garlic and salt.
  7. Stir, serve immediately or cover and place into refrigerator to enjoy later.

Notes

Use the Pico De Gallo within 2 days for the best taste.
What are some of the different ways that this refreshing dip can be used?
    • Add it to a taco or burrito
    • Top your favorite pasta
    • Use it as a dip for chips and crackers
    • A topping for your salad
    • As a side to any meal