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Guapo's Famous Pico de Gallo Salsa
This salsa is one of my strongest memories of my years in DC. It's spicy, delicious, and easy to make. Serve with any of my Mexican dishes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 quart
Calories: 360 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 large Jalapeño , stemmed (halve and remove seeds for less heat)
- 1 can tomato juice (11-12 oz)
- 1 small white onion , chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes , cored and chopped
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves
- 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
Instructions
- Place the jalapeno chili peppers in a food processor with the tomato juice and pulse until almost smooth.
- Transfer to a medium bowl and add the onions, tomatoes, cilantro, salt, pepper, cumin and oil, stirring to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
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Notes
- Recipe adapted from: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/06/08/AR2006060801585.html
Nutrition Information
Calories
360kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
3515mg
(146%)
Potassium
878mg
(25%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
2740IU
(55%)
Vitamin C
60.6mg
(67%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
3.2mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1quart
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 3515mg | 146% |
| Potassium | 878mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 2740IU | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 60.6mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.