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fresh salsa on a small plate (pico de gallo)

Basic Fresh Tomato Salsa

Diana Rattray
Fresh salsa is so much better than store-bought, you might never buy it again! Just a few minutes of chopping time yields about 2 1/2 to 3 cups of delicious, colorful salsa.
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Servings 8 servings
Calories 15
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 to 8 medium plum tomatoes, diced, about 2 cups diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 small clove garlic, mashed into a paste
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, or cider vinegar
  • 1 scant teaspoon granulated sugar, optional

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a serving bowl; stir to blend.
  • Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.
  • Cover and refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition

Calories: 15kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.05gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 476IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.2mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword fresh salsa recipes, pico de gallo, tomato salsa, tomatoes
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