Pico de Gallo: The best by Amoura

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 2

Pico de Gallo: The perfect addition to any Mexican meal

by The Chefin Side

Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

Fat

0.5g

Pico de Gallo is a fresh and chunky salsa that's perfect for adding flavor and nutrition to any Mexican meal. It's made with fresh ingredients like cilantro, serrano peppers, onions, and tomatoes, which are combined together with lemon juice and seasoning. The result is a delicious and healthy addition to any meal that's packed full of flavor and nutrition. Serve it as a side dish with tacos, burritos, or fajitas, or use it as a topping for grilled meats or fish. However you choose to enjoy it, Pico de Gallo is sure to become a staple in your Mexican food repertoire.

Instructions

1.	Place the chopped cilantro, serrano peppers, onion, and diced tomatoes in a large mixing bowl.
2.	Squeeze the juice from half a lemon over the mixture, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
3.	Gently toss the ingredients together until the vegetables are evenly coated in the lemon juice and seasoning.
4.	Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

PROS

Pico de Gallo is a fresh and healthy addition to any Mexican meal.

It’s packed full of fresh ingredients that taste great and add nutritional value to your meal.

It’s also easy to make and can be customized to suit your preferences.

CONS

Some people may find the raw onion and serrano peppers to be too spicy or strong in flavor.

It’s also important to be wary of the sodium content in the recipe if you are on a low-sodium diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pico de Gallo is a healthy addition to any meal.
The tomatoes are a great source of vitamin C, which helps strengthen your immune system.
They’re also low in calories and high in fiber, which will keep you feeling full and satisfied.
The onions and cilantro are also packed with antioxidants, which help protect your body against disease.

	1 bunch cilantro , chopped
	2 serrano peppers , chopped
	1 medium onion , chopped
	3 medium tomatoes , diced
	1/2 lemon , juice only
	salt , to taste
	pepper , to taste