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Addictive Pico De Gallo Aka Salsa Cruda Recipe

This vibrant Pico de Gallo recipe is clean, fresh, and bursting with flavor! Forget everything you thought you knew about salsa – this addictive recipe is incredibly low-calorie and perfect for healthy snacking or as a delicious topping for fajitas, tacos, or your favorite fat-free tortilla chips. Easily customizable to your spice preference, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Prepare to be obsessed!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 47 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Addictive Pico De Gallo Aka Salsa Cruda

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How to Make Addictive Pico De Gallo Aka Salsa Cruda

  1. Halve 4 large ripe tomatoes and gently squeeze out the seeds.
  2. Dice the tomatoes into ½-inch pieces.
  3. Finely chop 1 medium white onion (about ½ cup).
  4. Finely chop 1-2 jalapeños, removing seeds for less heat (adjust to your spice preference).
  5. Chop ½ cup of fresh cilantro.
  6. Mince 2 cloves of garlic. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and mash into a paste using a wooden spoon.
  7. In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and garlic paste.
  8. Stir in the juice of 2 limes, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. (For best results, refrigerate for 2-4 hours).
  10. Serve chilled and enjoy! Pairs perfectly with fat-free tortilla chips, grilled chicken or fish, or as a topping for tacos and fajitas.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

1g

Carbs

2g

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