Easy Pico de Gallo Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
39 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Easy Pico de Gallo Recipe
Description
The Easy Pico de Gallo Recipe centers around fresh tomatoes, cilantro, and minced jalapeño, providing a balanced combination of tangy, herbal, and mildly spicy flavors. The small diced vegetables create a crunchy texture, enhanced by a splash of lime juice and a pinch of salt. Olive oil adds a subtle richness that rounds out the freshness. Mixing all ingredients together and chilling enhances the melding of flavors.
This salsa can be served alongside tortilla chips, tacos, grilled meats, or any dish needing a fresh, zesty contrast. Its crisp texture and bright acidity help cut through richer dishes, adding lively notes.
For best results, dice the vegetables uniformly and use fresh lime juice for optimal flavor. Removing seeds and membranes from the jalapeño reduces heat for a milder salsa. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days, though it is best consumed within three days. This recipe does not freeze well.
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- ½ of a small red onion finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño minced (remove seeds for less spice)
- ½ lime juiced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- salt pinch
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, add all the ingredients and mix together.
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Store pico de gallo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days for best freshness and flavor.
- Cut all vegetables into evenly sized small pieces for uniform texture.
- Use fresh lime juice rather than bottled for better flavor and cost-effectiveness.
- Remove jalapeño seeds and membranes to reduce spiciness if a milder salsa is desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 39 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 39kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 183mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 318IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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