Pico de Gallo (Salsa Bandera) Recipe
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Pico de Gallo (Salsa Bandera) Recipe
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This iconic fresh tomato salsa is also called salsa bandera (flag) because it has the three colors of the Mexican flag: green, white, and red making this salsa perfect for Mexican Independence Day.
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Ingredients
- 1 Jalapeno pepper stemmed and chopped
- 1 Serrano pepper stemmed and chopped
- 3 small Roma or vine-ripened tomatoes chopped
- 1 small white onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup tomato sauce optional
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Instructions
- Put chopped jalapeño, serrano, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with salt.
- Add lime juice and tomato sauce, if using. Mix well and taste and add additional salt if necessary.
- Serve as a topping on fish, chicken, grilled steak, or with a basket of tortilla chips.
Notes
- If you like your salsa extra spicy, consider adding in a habanero.
- If you like homemade pico de gallo milder, you can remove seeds and veins from chile peppers. Also, feel free to omit the serrano. Learn all about the heat of different chile peppers.
- For a mild onion flavor, rinse and strain the onion.
- If you like a stronger onion flavor, you can use red onion in place of the white onion.
- The longer the salsa sits, the more the tomatoes release their juices and make the salsa slightly watery. I don’t mind that, but my mom adds a bit of tomato sauce to help thicken the salsa without losing its tomato flavor or overpowering the other ingredients. You could also drain some of the juice before serving, if desired.
- In place of the tomato sauce, you could add a spicy sauce.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Do not freeze, as the veggies will fall apart and turn to mush in the thawing process.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
33kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
377mg
(16%)
Potassium
309mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
887IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 33 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 33kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 887IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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