Pico de Gallo

Name: Pico de Gallo
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Makes about 2 1/2 cups
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

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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