4.9 from 21 votes
Salsa Fresca (Pico de Gallo)
Fresh, delicious, and easy to make! This pico de gallo recipe is great on a variety of Mexican-inspired dishes, or simply as a dip with chips.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 (1/2 cup servings)
Calories: 21 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Vegan , Mexican-American Fusion , gluten-free
Ingredients
- 4-5 medium ripe tomatoes (about 2 heaping cups chopped)
- 1/3 cup white onion (or red or yellow)
- 1-2 cloves garlic (optional)
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
- 1-2 jalapeño peppers*
- 1-2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1/4 tsp. salt (more/less to taste)
Instructions
- Finely chop tomatoes and onion. (I remove excess liquid from tomatoes before chopping.)
- Mince garlic, if using. Chop cilantro, large stems removed.
- Finely chop jalapeno. (I remove the seeds and ribs, handling carefully.)
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Add lime juice, salt, and toss well. If the flavors don't quite pop, add a little more salt. (Or adjust flavors as desired with more lime juice, cilantro, onion, garlic, etc.)
- Can serve immediately, but for best flavor, let it marinate in the fridge for a few hours to let flavors combine.
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Notes
- *Spicy level: Jalapenos can range in spiciness. To keep it mild, I omit the seeds and inner ribs. However you could omit the jalapeño, or use poblano instead. If you like it spicy, feel free to use two jalapenos or even serrano pepper for more spice.
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- Tomatoes: I use roma tomatoes or tomatoes on the vine, depending on what's available. Be sure your tomatoes are ripe and flavorful as that can make all the difference.
- Yield: Recipe makes about 3 cups fresh salsa.
Nutrition Information
Calories
21kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Potassium
223mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
770IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6(1/2 cup servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 21
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 21kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 770IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.