Fresh Pico de Gallo

In summer, when the tomatoes are bursting with flavor, put away that jarred salsa and take a few minutes to do a little chopping. It will be well worth your time!
Course Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

  • 12 Roma Tomatoes seeded & finely chopped
  • 3 cups sweet onion finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 jalapeno chilies seeded and minced
  • 4 tablespoons fresh Lime Juice approximately 2 limes
  • Kosker salt & fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; chill at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.

Notes

TO SEED A TOMATO: Remove the stem area of the tomato. Cut the tomato in half the short way. Using your fingers, scoop out the seeds.
TO SEED A JALAPENO: Cut stem off top of jalapeno. Cut the jalapeno in half the long way. Use a paring knife to scrape out seeds and remove the white ribs.