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Authentic Pico de Gallo
Pico De Gallo is a popular Mexican salsa that's loaded with fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice. Pico De Gallo is excellent over tacos, burritos, nachos, or served with chips.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 as an appetizer
Calories: 20 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 lb roma tomatoes (3-4 medium), or garden tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 medium white onion (1 cup chopped), or yellow onion or red onion
- 1 Jalapeno pepper seeded and finely minced (optional)
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- 2 Tbsp lime juice from 1 lime
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper and chopped cilantro.
- Stir in 2 Tbsp lime juice and lightly season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, or season to taste. Enjoy right away or cover and refrigerate overnight.
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Notes
- To Store Pico de Gallo: transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. You can drain any excess liquid before serving if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
20kcal
(1%)
Carbs
4g
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
199mg
(8%)
Potassium
199mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
745IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6as an appetizer
Amount Per Serving
Calories 20
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 20kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 4g | |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 199mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 745IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.