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Easy Pico de Gallo

Casey Rooney
This easy pico de gallo recipe is loaded with fresh flavors from tomatoes, lime juice and cilantro. It's so simple to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser!
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 36 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups tomatoes, diced (about 6-8 medium tomatoes) See Note 1
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup jalapeno, diced (or one large jalapeno) See Note 2
  • 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt, more to taste

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Toss gently to combine. Add more salt to taste.
  • Cover and refrigerate 15-30 minutes to allow flavors to marry.

Notes

Note 1: As much as I LOVE the flavor of fresh on the vine tomatoes, using only this type of tomato will yield a very watery salsa unless you take a lot of time to get the water out. I don't have time for that! So my trick is to use a combo of vine-ripe tomatoes and roma tomatoes. Roma tomatoes have a much lower water content and hold up well. 
Note 2: I seed the jalapeños, but leave in some of the ribs (white part inside) for a little heat. Use your own discretion on how much heat you want! If you want almost no heat, use 1 jalapeno, and be sure to seed it and cut out the white part. 
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Nutrition

Calories: 36kcalCarbohydrates: 8.2gProtein: 1.6gSodium: 590mgPotassium: 398mgFiber: 2.2gSugar: 4.8gCalcium: 20mg
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