Pico de Gallo (Fresh Salsa)
Makes about 2 cups
Time 5 min
Salsa has lots of advantages: It seems indulgent, but it's actually a healthy choice, fat free and loaded with flavor and vegetables. It's inexpensive, especially when the ingredients are home grown or in season. It's versatile because you can make it hotter with more peppers or make it sweeter with fruit. And it's easy!
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes (or a combination of tomatoes and fresh peaches, nectarines, mangoes or grapes)
- 1/3 cup chopped onion (yellow, white or red)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 jalapeño or serrano peppers, stemmed, seeded (optional) and finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Method
Combine all ingredients in a bowl, toss well and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: about 1/2 cup, 25 calories (0 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 6g carbohydrates (1g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 1g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes (or a combination of tomatoes and fresh peaches, nectarines, mangoes or grapes)
- 1/3 cup chopped onion (yellow, white or red)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 jalapeño or serrano peppers, stemmed, seeded (optional) and finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt