Pico de Gallo

The sign of a true Mexican food connoisseur, is how well they can make Pico de Gallo.  I like my Pico with cilantro and lots of garlic.  It’s also the basis for my guacamole.  It goes with corn chips, omelets, black beans or any Mexican food entrée.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 large tomato -chopped without the seeds
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 2 jalapenos, stemmed, seeded and minced
• 2 tablespoons cilantro -chopped finely
• 2 small limes -freshly squeeze the juice
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• pinch of red chili peppers
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

How to make it:

1. Combine all the chopped veggies in a bowl, add the seasonings and squeeze the lime juice all over the mixture.  Stir well and let marinade for at least an hour before serving.