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Classic Pico De Gallo.
Recipe.


Ingredients:


1 1/2 pounds (680g) ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch dice (about 3 cups); see note
Kosher salt
1/2 large white onion, finely diced (about 3/4 cup)
1 to 2 serrano or jalapeƱo chilies, finely diced (seeds and membranes removed for a milder salsa)
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 TBSP (15ml) lime juice from 1 lime


Recipe Instructions:


Season tomatoes with 1 TSP (4g) salt and toss to combine.
Transfer to a fine-mesh strainer or colander set in a bowl and allow to drain for 20 to 30 minutes.
Discard liquid.
Lynn Wolsted
Combine drained tomatoes with onion, chilies, cilantro, and lime juice.
Toss to combine and season to taste with salt.
Pico de gallo can be stored for up to 3 days in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Lynn Wolsted
Special equipment
Fine-mesh strainer, large bowl
Notes
Use the ripest tomatoes you can find.
In the off season, this generally means smaller plum, Roma, or cherry tomatoes.
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