The Perfect Pico
Pico de gallo is an amazingly healthy and tasty condiment that allows you transform mundane dishes with nutritious Mexican flavor. Pico is similar to a roughly chopped salsa but usually has a lighter/zestier taste.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 medium sized fresh tomatoes
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/4 cup of purple onion
- 1 small jalapeno or 1/2 large
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 limes juiced
- pinch sea salt
- cracked black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, add tomatoes and onions cut into small (about 1/4th inch) cubes.
- Peel, finely chop, and add the garlic.
- De-seed the jalapeno using a spoon to prevent the pepper’s oils from getting on your fingers. Finely chop the jalapeno and add to the mixture.
- Chop the cilantro and add (feel free to add more or less depending on your taste for cilantro – I like LOTS).
- Pour the lime juice over, sprinkle with the sea salt/pepper, and stir.
- Store in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 633IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg