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Pico De Gallo

Mexican style salsa with just 5 ingredients. Naturally vegan and gluten-free. Great with burritos, tacos and tostadas.
Prep Time15 minutes
Resting time1 hour
Course: Accompaniment, Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 33kcal

Equipment

  • 1 chef's knife
  • 1 chopping board
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 slotted spoon for serving

Ingredients

  • 2 cups finely chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup finely chopped red onions
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped jalapeno Seed them before chopping
  • 1 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tsp Salt or to taste

Instructions

  • In a bowl, add the chopped onions, cilantro, jalapeno and salt.
  • Mix well and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Now, add the finely chopped tomatoes.
  • Tip in the lime juice.
  • Combine gently.
  • Rest in the fridge for anywhere between 15 to 60 minutes.
  • Serve using a slotted spoon.

Notes

  1. Chop the veggies very finely. When you do this, the onions and tomatoes release more juices and the result is a wonderfully melded and flavor packed pico.
  2. Add more tomatoes than onions. Yes. This is because the onions can easily overpower this dip and make this a not so juicy pico. I prefer a 2:1 ratio of tomatoes to onions.
  3. Rest your pico in the fridge for 15 minutes to 1 hour before serving. This way, the juices will have melded with each other and the outcome is very flavorful.
  4. Seed the jalapeno before chopping. This reduces heat.
  5. Always serve this with a slotted spoon if you are serving them alongside nachos or tortilla chips. Because no one likes soggy nachos, ever.
  6. Do not let this sit in the fridge for more than an hour. Chopped onions are a breeding ground for bacteria and must be consumed at the earliest. For this reason, I will recommend making this fresh always.

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Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

Nutrition

Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 935IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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