Pico de Gallo (Salsa Fresca)
Pico de Gallo is an easy, fresh, and flavorful little dip you can make any time! Also known as Salsa Fresca, this recipe is loaded with fresh tomatoes, onion, lime juice, cilantro, and chili peppers.Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Servings: 2
Equipment
- Fine Mesh Sieve
Ingredients
- ¾ pound ripe tomatoes diced (about 1½ cups)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup white onion diced
- 1 serrano pepper or jalapeño pepper, minced (for less heat, remove the seeds and membranes)
- ⅓ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice from 1 lime
Instructions
- Sprinkle salt over the diced tomatoes and gently toss. Transfer the tomato/salt mixture to a medium-sized fine-mesh strainer set over a slightly larger bowl. Allow tomato juice to drain for 30 minutes. Discard liquid.¾ pound ripe tomatoes, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained tomatoes, onion, pepper, cilantro, and lime juice. Mix gently and season to taste with salt and lime juice.¼ cup white onion, 1 serrano pepper, ⅓ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
Nutrition
Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1629IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg