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Pico de Gallo (Salsa Fresca)

Make pico de gallo in just 15 minutes! Tomatoes, onions, chiles, limes, and cilantro are all in play in this easy salsa recipe.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 22 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican , Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 6 large Roma tomatoes diced (See Note 1)
  • 1/4 cup lime juice divided (See Note 2)
  • 1 medium white onion diced (See Note 3)
  • 1 large jalapeño or Serrano chile minced (See Note 4)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (leaves only) chopped
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. In a small bowl mix together the chopped onion and half the lime juice. Toss to coat and set aside for 15 minutes.
  2. Add all the other ingredients to a bowl along with the drained onion and remaining 1/8 cup lime juice. Combine, tossing to coat and season to taste. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
  3. Serve with tortilla chips or spoon over any dish you like as a garnish.

Notes

  • About 3 cups of chopped Roma tomatoes (also known as Plum Tomatoes). Feel free to use whatever tomato variety you prefer as long as they are RIPE!
  • I use 2-3 large limes or if you can find them, the small juicy Mexican limes or Key Lime juice.
  • You want about 3/4 cup, diced small.
  • Be careful cutting chiles and wash your hands after. Cut the stems off and remove and discard the seeds. Cut into long strips, stack together and cut crosswise into small dice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 22kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 198mg (8%) Potassium 186mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 571IU (11%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 22

% Daily Value*

Calories 22kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 198mg 8%
Potassium 186mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 571IU 11%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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