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Easy Pico de Gallo

This fresh and easy salsa recipe is made from fresh tomatoes, onion, cilantro and lime. You can add jalapeno for kick or leave it out all together. Use it as a dip for chips, or pile it on top of your Mexican favorites like tacos, nachos, burritos and more.

Prep Time
10 mins
chill time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 9 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 cups tomatoes grape or roma tomatoes preferred
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion about 1/2 large onion
  • 1 serrano or jalapeño pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro about 1/2 bunch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 lime juiced

Instructions

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  1. Dice the tomatoes, onion, and cilantro into small pieces. Wash the jalapeño pepper and remove the stem, seeds and ribs from the pepper and then dice that as well.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the diced onions, peppers and lime juice together and mix to incorporate the flavors. Then stir in the tomatoes and cilantro and season with salt to taste.
  3. Let chill for 10 minutes or more to allow flavors to meld. Serve with chips or as a topping on your favorite Mexican dish. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
  • To freeze leftovers drain any excess juices and place in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Pico de gallo will change texture a bit once thawed but will still be good as a salsa.
  • Dietary Considerations:
  • This recipe is naturally:
  • Gluten free Dairy free Vegetarian Vegan Low fat

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25cup Calories 9kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 50mg (2%) Potassium 76mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 263IU (5%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 9

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25cup
Calories 9kcal 0%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 50mg 2%
Potassium 76mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 263IU 5%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.