Pico De Gallo (Fresh Salsa)

Pico De Gallo (Fresh Salsa) By The Righteous Kitchen

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One of the best parts of eating at a Mexican restaurant is the fresh salsa and chips. We, easily, plow through a few bowls of chips and salsa, while waiting on our food. That gives us time to rate the best salsas and chips out there. Most Mexican restaurants we go to make their own salsas. But if you happen upon one frying their own chips, now that's something special!

The base for a great tasting Pico De Gallo starts with tomato, onion and cilantro.

 

Everything gets a dice. Minced garlic, salt and pepper are stirred in. Jalapeno can be added, to give a little heat.

Use as a fresh salsa, served with chips. Blend with mashed avocado for guacamole. Or use as a topping for your favorite Mexican entree. 

Whenever I make a Mexican meal, I serve Pico De Gallo and Guacamole. This Pico De Gallo recipe jumpstarts the Guacamole recipe. 

Here are some suggestions, to serve this fresh salsa:  Pork Quesadillas With Consommé or Shredded Beef With Consommé. 

PICO DE GALLO (FRESH SALSA)

INGREDIENTS: 1 Bunch cilantro, chopped
1 Large tomato, diced
1/2 Large onion, diced
1 Jalapeño, diced (optional)
1 Clove garlic, minced
1 Lime, juiced
1 Teaspoon kosher salt
1 Teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS: Clean and prepare vegetables. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

* Use as a topping for your favorite Mexican dish - blend with mashed avocado for guacamole - serve with chips for a fresh salsa.  

This fresh, vibrant restaurant-style salsa yields approximately 8 individual servings (measured at 1/4 cup per serving). It provides an incredibly light, low-calorie profile with just 15 calories, 0.6 grams of protein, and 3.2 grams of total carbohydrates per serving. Perfect for healthy, low-fat, and carb-conscious diets, it offers 0.8 grams of dietary fiber and 1.5 grams of natural sugars, with zero cholesterol and an unnoticeable 0.1 grams of fat. The sodium content sits at 292 milligrams per serving from the added kosher salt, providing an excellent savory kick to elevate your favorite Mexican entrees.

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