This is a classic Pico De Gallo recipe that requires only a few ingredients and about twenty minutes to come together.
Pico De Gallo, also known as Salsa Cruda, Salsa Fresca, and Salsa Bandera is used in Mexican dishes. It is a healthy, low point, low-calorie food, naturally gluten-free, vegetarian food that is refreshingly tasty!
This salsa can be added to a variety of foods such as tacos, fajitas, meats, fish, eggs, avocadoes to make guacamole or serve on its own with chips.
WW Personal Points- serving is 1/2 cup for zero points, the whole recipe is actually zero personal points. one cup earns you 1 Point.
Tips on making the best Pico De Gallo
- Use ripe tomatoes- this recipe calls for Roma tomatoes but any really ripe tomatoes work great
- Chop ingredients into a small dice
- Taste a small piece of jalapeno before adding to the recipe to make sure the heat level is what you want. Jalapeno can be replaced for serrano peppers or habanero for added heat.
- Let ingredients sit in lime juice at least 10 – 15 minutes before eating/serving
- Even though this is a classic recipe, adjust to your liking. Take away or add as much cilantro, onion, peppers, salt, and black pepper as you like.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Classic Pico De Gallo
Ingredients
- 5 Roma tomatoes- small to medium diced
- 3 bunches scallions- finely chopped
- 1 small Spanish onion or red onion- diced
- 1 Jalapeno, seeds and ribs removed- diced
- 2 Garlic cloves- minced
- 1 lime- juiced
- 1/4 cup Cilantro-chopped (more or less to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Step 1 Chop tomatoes, onions, jalapeno, garlic and add to a bowl
- Step 2 Squeeze in lime juice and add in chopped cilantro
- Step 3 Add salt and pepper to taste
- Step 4 Let sit for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Info (using myfitnesspal recipe builder)
Per 1/2 cup
Calories: 16, Carbs: 3g, Fat: 0g, Protein: 1g, Sugar 2g
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