Ex-Girlfriend's Mom's Salsa Fresca (Pico de Gallo)

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My ex's mom had the best hand-chopped salsa fresca I have ever tasted. Over the years, I have tweaked her recipe to something my friends and family rave about. The trick for this salsa is marinating the onions and jalapeños in lime juice for about 5 minutes before adding the tomatoes and cilantro. Hope you enjoy!

Submitted by thebioteacher

Updated on May 20, 2024

close up view of Pico de Gallo in a white bowl, served with a lime, jalapeno, and fresh herbs

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

1 cup finely chopped red onion
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped - or more to taste
2 limes, juiced
2 ½ cups Roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Mix red onion, jalapeño pepper, and lime juice in a bowl. Allow to stand for 5 minutes. Mix in tomatoes, cilantro, and salt; allow to stand 15 more minutes for flavors to blend.

Cook’s Note

There are two tricks to this recipe:

1. Hand-chop everything. It takes a while, but it is worth it.

2. The marinating is what makes this salsa special.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

29	Calories
0g	Fat
7g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 29
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g	0%
Sodium 395mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 7g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 1g	2%
Vitamin C 18mg	19%
Calcium 19mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 258mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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