Pico de Gallo or Salsa Fresca: Simplest Salsa You’ll Ever Make

Perfect for those overripe tomatoes at the Farmers Market, the ones they have in a box, sold at a discounted price because they’re bruised, battered, and ready to eat 5 minutes ago. These juicy tomatoes make the best pico de gallo or salsa fresca.

Pico de Gallo

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• Author: Tania Van Pelt
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: 6 1x

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Ingredients

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• 1½ pounds ripe tomatoes (4-6, depending on size, chopped)
• 1 jalapeño (seeded for less heat, if desired, finely chopped)
• ½ white onion (finely diced)
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 2 limes (juiced (about 4 tablespoons of fresh lime juice))
• Salt and pepper

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Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, jalapeño, onion, cilantro, lime juice, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon fresh black pepper. Season with more lime juice, salt and pepper, as needed, and to taste.
2. Allow to sit for about 5 minutes before serving

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes