Pico de Gallo

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, cored, seeded and diced
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons minced, seeded jalapeno or serrano chiles (about 2 medium)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch cayenne

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir well. Cover and allow to rest at room temperature for 1 hour for the flavors to blend.

Yield: about 3 cups

-Emeril