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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Rinse the tomatoes, jalapeño, and cilantro under cold water. Dice the tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Chop the Onion
Peel the red onion and chop it finely. Add the chopped onion to the bowl with the diced tomatoes.
- 3
Add the Jalapeño
Remove the seeds from the jalapeño for less heat (optional). Finely chop the jalapeño and add it to the mixing bowl.
- 4
Incorporate Cilantro
Chop the fresh cilantro leaves and add them to the bowl, mixing well with the other ingredients.
- 5
Season the Mixture
Pour lime juice over the mixture and add salt. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- 6
Adjust to Taste
Add black pepper to taste. Feel free to adjust lime juice and salt according to your preference.
- 7
Serve
Let the pico de gallo sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite dishes.