Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is a tomato salsa commonly used in Mexican cuisine. Fresh and healthy, loaded with nutrients and just the right amount of heat.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Sauce / Dip / Dressing, Side Dish
Cuisine: Latin American
Diet: Diabetic, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: no-cook
Servings: 8
Calories: 12kcal
Author: Veronique Eichler
- 1 lb ripe tomatoes Roma, vine-ripe or cherry
- 1 ea white onion chopped fine
- 1 ea jalapeño pepper or serrano for more heat
- 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
Chop onion finely and place in a medium bowl.
Seed and chop jalapeño pepper and add to the bowl.
Add salt and squeeze lime over the bowl. Stir and let it sit while you chop the tomatoes.
Cut tomatoes in half, remove the seeds and chop fine.
Chop cilantro.
Add tomatoes and cilantro to the bowl and stir to combine.
Taste and add more salt if needed.
For best flavor, let marinate 30 minutes and up to a few hours prior to eating.
Calories: 12kcal | Total Carbohydrate: 3g | Protein: 1g | Total Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 149mg | Dietary Fiber: 1g | Total Sugars: 2g | Vitamin A: 545IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg | Includes Added Sugar: 0g