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Pico de Gallo
This pico de gallo recipe is a classic and authentic Mexican dish made with fresh tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime juice.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 19 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 pound ripe Roma tomatoes, finely diced
- 1 medium white onion, finely diced
- 2 large jalapeños, seeds and veins removed, finely diced
- ⅓ cup tightly packed cilantro, finely chopped
- ¼ cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl.
- Toss together, taste, and add more salt if needed.
- Enjoy immediately or refrigerate and serve when ready to eat.
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Notes
- Tomatoes: I used Roma tomatoes as that’s what’s traditionally used, but any ripe red tomatoes will work.
- Jalapeño: The spice level of pico de gallo is totally up to you. I used a jalapeño to keep it on the milder side, but you could use a serrano pepper to make it even spicier.
- Onion: White onion is what’s traditionally used, but you can also use red or even yellow in a pinch.
- Salt: Add salt to taste. Start with a little, then work your way up. You’ll likely need more salt than you think to really bring out the flavors!
- Let it marinate: The longer the pico de gallo sits, the longer the flavors have a better opportunity to come together. I recommend letting it marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 day before serving. Doing this also helps to cut some of the bite and heat from the white onion and garlic.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
19kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.03g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02g
Sodium
222mg
(9%)
Potassium
177mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
559IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 19
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 19kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 222mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 559IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.