5 from 18 votes
Fresh Tomato Salsa (Pico de Gallo Recipe)
Fresh Tomato Salsa, known as Pico de Gallo, combines chopped ripe tomatoes, red onion, garlic, jalapeño, and fresh parsley or cilantro, seasoned with lime juice, salt, and black pepper. This uncooked salsa has a bright, fresh flavor with a balance of mild heat and citrus tang. It's a versatile topping that adds freshness and zest to Mexican dishes and snacks, with a crisp texture and refreshing taste.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
26 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 tomatoes chopped, ripe
- ½ red onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped, fresh
- 3 tablespoons parsley or cilantro, chopped, fresh
- lime juice juice of ½ lime
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeño pepper and parsley. Add lime juice, salt and pepper to taste. Stir until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Dice tomatoes and onions finely to ensure each bite has a balanced mix of flavors.
- Remove tomato seeds and pulp to reduce excess liquid and improve salsa's shelf life.
- Chill the salsa for an hour or two before serving to enhance flavor melding.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days and serve cold.
- Use a slotted spoon when serving to avoid excess liquid on dishes.
- Substitute parsley for cilantro or mix both according to preference.
- Add more jalapeños or serrano chiles to increase heat as desired.
- Red onion offers a sweeter taste but white onion can be used traditionally.
Nutrition Information
Calories
26kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
7mg
(0%)
Potassium
255mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1040IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
20.2mg
(22%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 26
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 26kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1040IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 20.2mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.