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Delicious Pico de Gallo Recipe: Fresh and Flavorful
Pico de gallo also called salsa fresca or salsa cruda is traditional salsa you will find at almost every Mexican restaurant. It is a simple combination of the fresh tomatoes, onion, lime juice, cilantro, and jalapeño or serrano peppers.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 10 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 roma tomatoes
- ½ Cup red onion diced fine
- 2 Serrano peppers diced fine
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp lime juice fresh
- 3 Tbsp cilantro chopped fine
- ¼ tsp chili powder (optional)
- 1 clove garlic (optional) minced
- 1 dash sugar (optional) to taste
Instructions
- Chop up the tomatoes, cilantro, peppers and onions. Squeeze the limes and measure out the chili powder and red wine vinegar.
- Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix thoroughly. Drain off any excess liquid or use a slotted spoon to transfer to a serving bowl.
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Notes
- Tip: When making salsa with lime juice it’s recommended to use non-metal bowls (like glass, ceramic, or plastic) instead of metal bowls. Lime juice is highly acidic. If it comes into contact with certain metals, such as aluminum or copper, a chemical reaction can occur. This reaction can impart a metallic taste to the salsa, altering its flavor. Aluminum can oxidize when exposed to acid which may not only affect the taste but also dull the vibrant colors of the salsa, especially the bright reds of tomatoes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
10kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
0.4g
(1%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.03g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
81mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
242IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 10
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 10kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 242IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.