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Kaeleigh Pugliese
Pico de Gallo
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Pico de gallo is a fresh, chunky salsa made with ripe tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime juice.
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Prep Time
10
minutes
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Total Time
10
minutes
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Servings:
8
servings
Course:
Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Calories:
12
Ingredients
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Equipment
Cutting board
Chef’s knife
Mixing bowl
Citrus juicer
Ingredients
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4
ripe roma tomatoes,
diced
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½
medium white onion,
diced
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2
jalapeno peppers,
diced
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¼
cup
fresh cilantro,
chopped
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1
lime,
juiced
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½
teaspoon
salt
Instructions
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Dice the roma tomatoes, white onion, and jalapeños. Chop the cilantro and juice the lime.
In a medium bowl, add the tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
Gently stir until everything is evenly combined.
Add more salt or lime juice if needed to balance the flavors.
Let sit for 15–30 minutes to let the flavors meld or serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories:
12
kcal
Carbohydrates:
3
g
Protein:
0.4
g
Fat:
0.1
g
Saturated Fat:
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.04
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.01
g
Sodium:
148
mg
Potassium:
103
mg
Fiber:
1
g
Sugar:
1
g
Vitamin A:
334
IU
Vitamin C:
11
mg
Calcium:
8
mg
Iron:
0.2
mg
Notes
Use Firm, Ripe Tomatoes:
Roma tomatoes work best because they’re less watery and hold their shape well.
Drain Excess Juice if Needed:
If your tomatoes are very juicy, drain off some liquid to keep the pico de gallo from becoming watery.
Dice Evenly:
Cutting the ingredients into similar-sized pieces ensures balanced flavor in every bite.
Adjust to Taste:
Lime juice and salt levels can vary based on tomato ripeness, so taste and adjust before serving.
Let It Rest Briefly:
Allowing the pico de gallo to sit for 15–30 minutes helps the flavors meld without softening the vegetables too much.
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