Pico de Gallo Salsa
Learn to eat with the seasons at Bellingham Farmers Market!
Fresh tomatoes are now at their prime! Get them while you can, they won’t last long. Try this easy pico de gallo salsa recipe to get your taste buds to sing!
INGREDIENTS
2 to 3 medium sized fresh tomatoes (1 to 1 1/2 pounds), stems removed
1/2 red onion
2 serrano chiles or 1 jalapeño chile (stems, ribs, seeds removed), less or more to taste
Juice of one lime
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
Pinch dried oregano (crumble in your fingers before adding), more to taste
Pinch ground cumin, more to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Roughly chop the tomatoes. Dice chiles and onions. Add ingredients into a bowl. (Be careful while handling the hot peppers!)
2. Add lime and diced cilantro. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add dried oregano or ground cumin if desired. Mix well.
3. Let the salsa sit for an hour (room temperature or chilled) for the flavors to combine.
4. Serve with chips, tortillas, tacos, burritos, tostadas, or toasted bread.
