JALAPEÑO AND PINEAPPLE SALSA
November 26, 2019PICO DE GALLO WITH ÁRBOL CHILES
November 26, 2019
PICO DE GALLO WITH LEMON ZEST
Pico de gallo con limón amarillo
1½ cups diced seeded tomatoes
¹⁄ 3 cup finely chopped red onion
Heaping ¼ cup chopped cilantro
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed
lemon juice, or more to taste
1½ tablespoons finely chopped fresh
serrano or jalapeño chiles (including seeds),
or more to taste
1½ teaspoons kosher salt
Pico de gallo, also known as salsa mexicana,
has become a common sight on tables in the
U.S., and it’s easy to see why. The highly-seasoned
mixture of raw, chopped ingredients
improves just about any meal with its lively
acidity, lip-tingling heat, and crisp texture.
This version swaps the classic lime for lemon
to great effect. Whenever I take a bite I have
a heretical thought: This is so delicious that
maybe we Mexicans should use only lemons!
★ Combine all the ingredients in a large
bowl and stir thoroughly. Season to taste
with more chile, lemon juice, and salt. I like
to let the salsa sit for at least 30 minutes
before serving.
★ MAKE AHEAD: You can make this salsa
up to a few hours before you plan to serve it.