Easy Pico de Gallo
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Easy Pico de Gallo
Description
This Easy Pico de Gallo recipe combines diced, seed-removed tomatoes with finely chopped sweet onion and fresh cilantro. Minced garlic adds a pungent touch, while fresh lime juice and salt bring brightness and balance. The removal of tomato seeds helps control excess liquid, producing a chunky but not watery salsa. This mixture is tossed gently and served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to five days.
The texture remains crisp with the raw vegetables, and the flavors are bright and refreshing without cooking. Pico de Gallo serves as a versatile accompaniment for chips, tacos, grilled meats, or eggs, contributing freshness and acidity.
Variations include adding diced jalapeño for heat, swapping cilantro for parsley, or incorporating diced mango or pineapple for sweetness. Zesting lime before juicing can add aromatic citrus notes. The salsa can be customized to personal taste preferences while staying true to its simple base.
Ingredients
- 2 cups tomato finely diced (seeds removed
- ⅓ cup sweet onion finely diced
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- lime juice juice of 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- tortilla chips for dipping
Instructions
- Add the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and garlic to a large bowl and stir to combine.
- Top with lime juice and salt and toss again to combine
- Serve with your favorite tortilla chips.
Notes
- Store pico de gallo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days to maintain freshness.
- Use white onion for a milder flavor or red onion for a stronger onion taste.
- Replace cilantro with fresh parsley if preferred for a different herbal note.
- To reduce watery salsa, remove tomato seeds by halving tomatoes and scooping out the interiors before dicing.
- For added spice, include one finely minced jalapeño, adjusting seeds to control heat.
- For a sweeter variation, mix in finely diced mango or pineapple.
- Consider zesting the limes before juicing to enhance citrus aroma.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 14 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 14kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 391mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 459IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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