Homemade Pico de Gallo
Homemade Pico de Gallo makes a great dip for tortilla chips, topping for tacos or even a salad. This Mexican dip is loaded with fresh tomatoes, onions, peppers, lime juice and cilantro.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 83kcal
Ingredients
- 5 tomatoes de seeded and finely diced
- 1 onion finely diced
- 1 serrano pepper seeds removed and finely diced
- Juice of two limes
- bunch fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
Instructions
- De seed and finely dice the tomatoes. Put in a colander to get the excess liquid out.
- De seed and finely chop the pepper. Finely chop the onions and cilantro.
- In a medium bowl combine the tomatoes, peppers, onion, garlic, lime juice, cilantro and salt. Stir well to combine flavours. Cover and refridgerate until serving.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Notes
- Can substitute the Serrano peppers for jalapeños. Depending on how spicy you like it, you and adjust the heat by adding more.
- Make sure you get as much liquid out of the tomatoes as you can. You don't want any liquid in this salsa.
- It's best made in advance and refrigerated for an hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Pico de Gallo
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 83
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 18mg1%
Potassium 809mg23%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 2590IU52%
Vitamin C 48mg58%
Calcium 49mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.