Pico de Gallo

Name: Pico de Gallo
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped; 1 1/2 cups onion, chopped; 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped; 3 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Source: Healthy Latino Recipes Made with Love California Department of Health Services California Latino 5-A-Day Campaign

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A fantastic recipe to try when your garden or market is overflowing with fresh, flavorful tomatoes!

Makes

6 servings

Ingredients

2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
3 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Notes

Use to season your family meals or serve with tortilla chips. Learn more about: Tomatoes Onions Herbs Garlic

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