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Pico de Gallo Recipe

Pico de Gallo is a fresh tomato salsa that works as a dip, taco topping, nacho topping, or side dish for a Mexican-inspired fiesta dinner.

Fresh Pico de Gallo with tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and lime

Ingredients

  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 large lime, juiced
  • 1 to 2 serrano peppers, finely diced
  • 2 to 3 large cloves garlic, finely minced
  • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Add tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, serrano peppers, garlic, salt, and pepper to a bowl.
  2. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Serve as a topping for tacos, taco salad, enchiladas, or as a dip with tortilla chips.

Kid-Friendly Tip: For younger kids, use mild peppers or leave the peppers out. Kids can help stir and taste-test the finished salsa.

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