Pico de Gallo Recipe – Fresh, Flavorful Mexican Salsa with Lime & Cilantro
Fresh Pico de Gallo recipe — authentic Mexican salsa with juicy tomatoes, lime, cilantro & optional jalapeño. Perfect on tacos, grilled meats & snacks.
Ingredients
- 4 Roma tomatoes
- ½ Cup Red onion diced fine
- 2 Serrano peppers diced fine
- 1 teaspoon Red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon lime juice fresh
- 3 tablespoon Cilantro chopped fine
- ¼ teaspoon Chili powder (optional)
- 1 clove Garlic (optional) minced
- 1 dash Sugar (optional) to taste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Chop up the tomatoes, cilantro, peppers and onions. Squeeze the limes and measure out the chili powder and red wine vinegar.
- Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix thoroughly. Drain off any excess liquid or use a slotted spoon to transfer to a serving bowl.
Notes
Tip: When making salsa with lime juice it’s recommended to use non-metal bowls (like glass, ceramic, or plastic) instead of metal bowls. Lime juice is highly acidic. If it comes into contact with certain metals, such as aluminum or copper, a chemical reaction can occur. This reaction can impart a metallic taste to the salsa, altering its flavor. Aluminum can oxidize when exposed to acid which may not only affect the taste but also dull the vibrant colors of the salsa, especially the bright reds of tomatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 10kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 242IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.1mg
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