Pico De Gallo is basically the original Salsa that is used to top various dishes. Used as an ingredient in other dishes or added to Guacamole and folded in. It pops up in quite a few dishes. The Colors are supposed to be Green, Red, and White, after the Mexican Flag. For this reason, it is also called Flag Sauce or Mexican Sauce.
Servings: 1 portion
Equipment
- 1 Tupperware Bowl
- 1 Micro Plane
Ingredients
- 3 Roma Tomatoes - Diced
- 1 Lime with Zest - Finely Grated then Juiced
- 1/4 C Fresh Cilantro - More or Less depending on taste
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt or to Taste
- 1 Jalapeno or Serrano - Seeded and finely minced
- 1 White Onion - Diced
Instructions
- Small Dice the Tomatoes. Wash and strain out the seeds. Place it into a bowl.
- Add finely grated Lime Zest to your liking, and then squeeze the Lime Juice out into the Bowl. Add the chopped Cilantro and Salt. Remove the core, seeds, and membrane from the Pepper. Mince and add to the bowl. Add the small diced Onions.
- Toss the Salad well, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for the flavors to blend. Overnight is better.
Notes
Include some Hot Pepper Seeds if you want it spicier.
Use Lime Zest to your preference. Just a bit, Half or the whole Lime. Finely grated, chop in half and juice.