Easy Pico de Gallo Salsa
Nothing is more refreshing than a zesty pico de gallo that uses fresh ingredients! This pico de gallo recipe can be ready in 5 minutes and makes for a delicious accompaniment to meals or enjoyed on its own as a snack with a side of veggies and whole wheat pita chips.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 112.8kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tomato cut into wedges
- ½ cup cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ lime juiced
- ½ small red onion roughly chopped
- ½ medium jalapeño roughly chopped
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
Instructions
- To a food processor, add tomatoes, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, red onion, jalapeño, salt, and pepper.3 tomato, ½ cup cilantro, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, ½ lime, ½ small red onion, ½ medium jalapeño, ⅛ tsp salt, ⅛ tsp pepper
- Gently pulse to combine but still make sure to leave chunks. Being mindful not to over blend too much because otherwise it will be too creamy and watery.
- Portion into a serving bowl and serve alongside raw veggies and tortillas, or as an accompaniment to your meals.
Cooking Tips
- Chunky texture: For the best texture, pulse the ingredients in the food processor only a few times. You're aiming for a chunky salsa, not a puree.
- Adjusting heat: The amount of jalapeño can be adjusted based on your heat preference. Removing the seeds will reduce the heat.
- Serving suggestions: Pico de Gallo is versatile and can be served with a variety of dishes such as tacos, grilled meats, or as a healthy snack with whole wheat pita chips or raw vegetables.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Easy Pico de Gallo Salsa
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
112.8
% Daily Value*
Fat
7.5
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Sodium
158.3
mg
7
%
Potassium
520.7
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
11.2
g
4
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
6.2
g
7
%
Protein
2.3
g
5
%
Vitamin C
33.5
mg
41
%
Calcium
34
mg
3
%
Iron
0.7
mg
4
%
Magnesium
25.6
mg
6
%
Zinc
0.4
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.