Fresh Salsa Pico de Gallo
Fresh herbs add flavor—so you can use less salt.
CAL/SERV :
42
PREP TIME :
20 MINS
YIELDS :
8 SERVINGS
COOK TIME:
0 MINS
INGREDIENTS
- 6 tomatoes, preferably Roma (or 3 large tomatoes), diced
- ½ medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 2 serrano or Jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
- 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- ⅛ tsp oregano, finely crushed
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ avocado (black skin), diced
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine all of the ingredients in a glass or stainless steel bowl.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate and serve within 4 or 5 hours.
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories 42, Total fat 2 g, Saturated fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 44 mg, Total fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, Carbohydrates 7 g, Potassium 337 mg
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Courtesy of National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute