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Pico de Gallo

This homemade Pico de Gallo recipe only takes 10 minutes and is made with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, and jalapeño. It is bursting with fresh flavors and instantly elevates any dish, or can be enjoyed with chips.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 19 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 5 roma tomatoes , diced
  • 1/2 cup white or red onion , diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro , chopped
  • 1 small jalepeño pepper , veins and seeds removed, diced
  • 1 - 2 teaspoons lime juice , to taste
  • salt , to taste

Instructions

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  1. Combine diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro and jalapeño in a bowl. Season with salt and add lime juice to taste. 
  2. Top on your favorite Mexican food, eggs, avocado toast, chicken, or serve with chips.

Notes

  • Yield: Makes about 4 cups.
  • Make Ahead Instructions: prepare Pico de Gallo an hour or two in advance, stored in the fridge. Leftovers will keep for a few days in the fridge.
  • Spicy Pico de Gallo: Keep the jalapeño seeds and add extra jalapeño peppers if you'd like.
  • Add Avocado: Stir in some diced avocado right before serving.
  • Add Mango: Stir in diced avocado right before serving, for a fun flavor twist.

Nutrition Information

Calories 19kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 176mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 593IU (12%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 19

% Daily Value*

Calories 19kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 176mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 593IU 12%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.