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Mexican pico de gallo

Pico de Gallo - Fresh Tomato Salsa

This irresistible combination of fresh tomato, hot peppers, onion, and garlic in lime juice is the Mexican equivalent of the American's salt and pepper, found on every table. It's a perfect dip, along with guacamole, for crunchy corn chips.
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Course: Antijitos, Condiment, Dip, Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican, Norteno Mexican
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Sweating tomatoes: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: My Hungry Traveler

Equipment

  • Colander

Ingredients

  • 1½ lb Ripe tomatoes, ¼-inch diced
  • Kosher salt
  • ½ large White onion, finely diced
  • 1 clove Garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 medium Serrano or jalapeno peppers, seeds and ribs removed if milder salsa desired. Finely chopped.
  • ½ cup Cilantro leaves, finely chopped
  • ½ Lime, juiced
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Instructions

  • Place colander in sink and add diced tomatoes seasoned with 1 tsp salt. Toss to combine and leave for 10 minutes..
  • In a serving bowl, mix drained tomatoes, onion, chilis, and cilantro. About 20-30 minutes before serving, add in a pinch of salt, lime juice and 1 tbsp water.

Nutrition

Calories: 26kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 964IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.4mg