Pico de Gallo
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Pico de Gallo
Description
This recipe uses diced roma tomatoes and finely chopped onion and jalapeño to create a vibrant, textured salsa. Fresh minced cilantro adds herbaceousness, while lime juice brightens the flavor and kosher salt and black pepper season it. Garlic powder is optional to enhance the savory profile.
The ingredients are mixed and refrigerated for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Pico de Gallo is served cold, often with a slotted spoon to minimize excess liquid when used as a topping. It complements grilled meats, tacos, chips, and other Tex-Mex foods.
Because this is more of a preparation method than a strict formula, ingredient amounts can be adjusted to taste. Reducing onions for milder flavor or increasing lime juice for more acidity allows customization. This flexibility makes it easy to adapt the salsa to different preferences and dishes.
Ingredients
- 7 roma tomato seeded and diced
- 1 cup onion finely diced, or red onion
- 1 fresh jalapeño seeded and finely diced
- 1/3 cup cilantro minced, fresh
- 1/4 cup lime juice fresh
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- pinch black pepper
- pinch garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl, stirring gently.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 3 hours.
- To serve as a dip, give it a quick stir and you're ready to go. To serve as a salsa on top of Tex-Mex foods, serve with a slotted spoon to prevent too much watery liquid getting on your meal.
Notes
- Adjust ingredient quantities like onion and lime juice to suit your personal taste preferences.
- Chill the salsa for at least 30 minutes to let flavors develop before serving.
- Use a slotted spoon when serving as a topping to avoid excess liquid diluting your dish.
- Fresh ingredients ensure the best brightness and texture in pico de gallo.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 14 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 14kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 292mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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