Pico de Gallo by Allen Neighborhood Center

Ingredients

VERSION 1 Veggie Box tomatoes, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped (about 2/3 cup) 1 Veggie Box highlander pepper, finely diced (seeds and membranes removed for a milder salsa) 1/2 cup finely chopped Veggie Box fresh cilantro leaves Juice of 1 lime Salt to taste VERSION 2 Veggie Box tomatoes (about 1 lb), diced 1/2 medium onion, (1 cup chopped) 1 Veggie Box jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely minced 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 2 Tbsp lime juice, from 1 lime 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

VERSION 1
Add the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, diced peppers and lime juice to a bowl. Generously season with salt — start with 1/2 teaspoon and go from there. Set the salsa aside for 30 minutes.After 30 minutes, stir the salsa — making sure to distribute the juices left at the bottom of the bowl. Taste and adjust with more salt. Store for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

VERSION 2
In a medium bowl, diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper and chopped cilantro. Stir in 2tbsp lime juice and lightly season with 1/2 tsp
salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, or season to taste. Enjoy right away or cover and refrigerate overnight.