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Pico de Gallo

This fresh summer sauce is a delicious addition to grilled meats, or just great with tortilla chips!

By Kate Merker, Sandy CarmoPublished: Jun 20, 2021

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pico de gallo, in a mason jar

Yields:

2 c.

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

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Ingredients

1/2 finely chopped white onion
4 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 tsp. lime zest
4 seeded and chopped plum tomatoes
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tsp. Cholula hot sauce
Kosher salt

Directions

1. Step 1Smash onion, half cilantro, and lime zest in a bowl. Stir in tomatoes, lime juice, rest of cilantro, and hot sauce. Season with salt.

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