Pico de Gallo

Name: Pico de Gallo
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 roma tomatoes, diced; 1/2 cup white onion, finely diced; 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded, minced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 2 garlic clove, minced

A bright, fresh Mexican salsa made with ripe tomatoes, white onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice - no cooking required.

15 minEasyServes 435 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup white onion, finely diced
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded, minced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 garlic clove, minced

Instructions

1

Place 4 diced roma tomatoes in a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl and let drain for 5 minutes to remove excess liquid.
2

In a medium bowl, combine the drained tomatoes, 1/2 cup finely diced white onion, 2 seeded, minced jalapeño peppers, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 minced garlic clove.
3

Add 2 tbsp fresh lime juice and 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Stir to combine.
4

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice as needed.
5

Let the pico rest for at least 5 minutes before serving so the flavors meld.

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Questions

What can I use instead of cilantro in Pico de Gallo?

The entry for Pico de Gallo calls for 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

How hot is Pico de Gallo?

Moderately. The heat in Pico de Gallo comes from 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeño, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Pico de Gallo low-carb?

A serving of Pico de Gallo carries 5 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 25 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 5 percent.

How many carbs are in Pico de Gallo?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 5 g of carbohydrate in about 35 calories, with 2 g protein and 1 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 59 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I make Pico de Gallo ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Water seeps out of the tomatoes as the salad sits, so keep the dressing apart and toss Pico de Gallo just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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