Pico De Gallo – Loaded with Healthy Antioxidants

Pico de Gallo is a simple raw salsa made with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and cilantro. It is delicious with chips or alongside your favorite Mexican dishes.

This salsa is loaded with healthy antioxidants like vitamins A and C as well as the specific flavonoids from the tomato (lycopene), peppers (capsaicin) and onions (quercitin).

The amounts below are estimates. I like more tomato than onion, but some people prefer equal amounts. Do you want Pico de Gallo spicier? Use a hotter pepper or another jalapeno. You can also add a finely chopped garlic clove or two if you wish to vary the taste a bit.

Pico de Gallo Ingredients

• 2 large ripe tomatoes
• 1/2 red or yellow onion
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
• 1 jalapeno pepper
• 1 lime
• pinch of salt

Directions

1. Finely chop the tomatoes, onions, and cilantro.
2. Remove the seeds and finely chop the jalapeno.
3. Combine in a medium bowl.
4. Add the juice of one lime and a pinch of salt.
5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors develop.

Resources and Recipes

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• Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce – Versatile and Healthy
• Jugo de Mexico – A Spicy Organic Green Juice
• Citrus Salsa – A Bright Alternative To Tomato Salsa
• Zucchini Salsa – Alternative To Tomato Salsa

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