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.
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.
Instructions
- Clean the cilantro and tomatoes.
- Slice the tomatoes in half lengthwise and clean out the inside with a spoon. Save the insides for another recipe.
- Dice the seeded tomatoes and add them to a glass bowl.
- Chop up the onion, fresh cilantro, then add to the bowl of tomatoes.
- Optional peppers, clean, dice the peppers of choice and add to the bowl of tomatoes.
- Add the lemon or lime juice, minced garlic and salt.
- 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?
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- 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