Pico de Gallo

Ingredients

• 6 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion 
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 tsp salt

Preparation

1. Stir together all ingredients. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
2. Pico Queso: Cook 1 lb. torn white American cheese slices and 3/4 cup whipping cream in a nonstick saucepan over low heat, stirring often, 6 to 8 minutes or until cheese is melted and smooth. Stir in 1 3/4 cups Pico de Gallo and 1 to 2 Tbsp. hot sauce. Serve immediately, or keep warm over low heat, stirring often, for up to 30 minutes. Makes 3 1/2 cups. 
3. Prep: 10 min., Cook: 8 min.