Pico de Gallo
By Mary McDougall
This fresh tomato salsa is served at many Costa Rican meals. It means rooster beak in Spanish, and is quite spicy. The amount of jalapeno used may be varied to adjust the heat of the salsa.
Serves: Makes about 2 1/2 cups
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 0 min
Ingredients
2 Cups
Tomato, chopped
1/2 Cup
Onion, finely chopped
1-2
Jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped
1 Clove
Garlic, minced
1/4 Cup
Fresh cilantro, chopped
2 Tbsp
Lime juice
Dash
Salt
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a tightly covered bowl. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour turning the container over several times to allow flavors to blend. (This is an optional step. The salsa may be served immediately, if desired.)
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