Patti’s Perfecto Pico de Gallo for Summer Occasion

Patti brings a spread of all things tomatoes to Carolina A.M. including her Pico de Gallo recipe.  Barefoot Bistro is located at 3914 Highway 17 South in Myrtle Beach. 

Patti Hilton brings a spread of all things tomatoes to Carolina A.M.  Barefoot Bistro is located at 3914 Highway 17 South in Myrtle Beach.  Click here for the full menu.

Patti’s Pico de Gallo

1 lb. tomatoes (3-4 medium), diced

1/2 medium onion (1 cup chopped)

1 jalapeno pepper seeded and finely minced (optional)

1/2 cup cilantro chopped

2 tbsp lime juice from 1 lme

1/2 tsp salt or to taste

1/8 tsp black pepper

In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper and chopped cilantro.  Stir in 2 tbsp lime juice and lightly season with 1/2 tsp of salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.  Cover and refrigerate overnight.