Pico de Gallo

Name: Pico de Gallo
Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients: 3/4 cup white onion, minced (about 1/2 medium onion); 1 1/2 cups plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped (about 4 large tomatoes); 1 tablespoon serrano chiles, stemmed, seeded, and minced (about 2 medium chiles); 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime (from 1 small lime)

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3 cups Easy

Total: Under 5 mins Active: Under 5 mins

19 Ratings

Ingredients (5)

3/4 cup white onion, minced (about 1/2 medium onion)
1 1/2 cups plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped (about 4 large tomatoes)
1 tablespoon serrano chiles, stemmed, seeded, and minced (about 2 medium chiles)
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime (from 1 small lime)

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Nutritional Information

Calories56
Fat0.4g
Saturated fat0.07g
Trans fat
Carbs13.01g
Fiber3.22g
Sugar6.72g
Protein2.12g
Cholesterol
Sodium11.01mg
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An amazing pico de gallo recipe is essential for tacos and dipping chips in. The lively combination of tomatoes, onion, and cilantro enhances everything from grilled chicken to quesadillas. Don’t forget to pair with a homemade Guacamole recipe.

Game plan: The salsa will last up to 5 days refrigerated in a covered container.

This recipe was featured as part of both our Tomatoes! photo gallery and our Chile Pepper Recipes photo gallery.

by Aida Mollenkamp

Instructions

Combine ingredients in a medium nonreactive bowl and season well with salt. Add more lime juice as desired.

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