Pico De Gallo
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
31 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Pico De Gallo
Description
This Pico De Gallo recipe features finely diced tomatoes and red onion mixed with chopped fresh cilantro and jalapeno pepper, providing a lively combination of flavors ranging from sweetness to mild heat and herbal brightness. The addition of salt enhances these flavors, while lemon juice adds a subtle acidity that balances the freshness and helps preserve the salsa's crispness.
The preparation method involves careful chopping to achieve a uniform, chunky texture, ensuring every bite has a consistent blend of ingredients. This fresh salsa is typically served alongside tortilla chips but can also be used as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or eggs, adding a refreshing contrast.
Because it relies on fresh ingredients without cooking, it is best consumed soon after preparation to maintain texture and flavor integrity.
Ingredients
- 6 tomato
- 1 onion
- Handful cilantro
- 1 jalapeno pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Finely dice the tomatoes and the red onion
- Finely chop the coriander and the jalapeno pepper
- Add all the chopped ingredients into a bowl and mix everything until well combined
- Add the salt and the lemon juice and mix in
- Serve alongside some tortilla chips and enjoy!
Notes
- Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should not be considered a guaranteed value.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 31 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 31kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Sodium | 201mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1095IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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