Salsa Pico de Gallo

You can't have tacos without this salsa. Simple and tasty!

Ingredients:

5-6 Roma tomatoes, chopped

1 Small onion, chopped

1/2 Cup fresh cilantro, chopped

2 Serrano or Jalapeño chiles, seeded and minced

1 Clove garlic, minced

2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice

Salt and peper to taste.

Preparation:

Simply combine all ingredients and mix well. let stand for at least 1 hour, or even overnight in the fridge. Remember, the longer the better. The flavors really get a chance to permeate throughout.

As an option, throw in some chopped avocado or jicama during preparation. And if you like it spicy like I do, use Habanero pepers (including seeds) instead of Serranos or Jalapeños!.

For sweet salsas, simply replace the tomatoes with fresh fruit. You can add a little freshly squeezed orange or pineapple juice as well. Pineapple salsa made with Habanero chili is one of my favorites.