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Perfect Pico de Gallo

  • Author: Sarah John
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Make sure you dice the ingredients as fine as possible – this will result in better flavor! Also make sure the diced chilies and onion have time to marinate in the lime juice before you add the tomatoes (5 to 10 minutes is fine). 


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 limes
  • 1 or 2 Serrano chilies
  • 1/2 white onion
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 3 ripe tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup cilantro

Instructions

  • Zest 1 lime. Then juice both limes into a medium size serving bowl. Add the zest.
  • Mince the chilies and onions. Add them to the lime juice along with the salt. Stir to combine. 
  • Core the tomatoes and remove the seeds. Dice the flesh into very small pieces.
  • Finely chop the cilantro.
  • Add tomatoes and cilantro to bowl. Stir to combine. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serrano peppers are hotter than jalapenos (by about 3 times on average). If you don’t like heat or you can’t find serrano peppers you can easily substitute jalapenos.