Pico de Gallo and Guacamole

A simple and traditional recipe for both Pico de Gallo and Guacamole

Ingredients:

Pico de Gallo

• 4-5 Roma tomatoes, quartered, seeded and diced
• ½ white onion, diced
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lime, juice
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Method:

Pico de Gallo

In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, mix gently to combine and serve immediately.

Ingredients:

Guacamole

• 4 avocados, peeled and pitted
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lime, juice
• ½ tablespoon (7.5 ml) olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Method:

Guacamole

In a large bowl, mash the avocado with a potato masher.

Add the garlic, lime juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Fold ingredients together to combine. Serve immediately or press cling wrap into the surface of the guacamole and chill for 30-60 minutes.