Description
A delightful twist on classic salsa with fresh ingredients, perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: diced avocados for a creamy twist
Instructions
- Start by dicing the ripe tomatoes and cucumber into small, manageable pieces.
- Chop the red onion finely and mince the jalapeño, adjusting the amount based on your spice tolerance.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and jalapeño. Fold gently to keep the tomatoes intact.
- Add the chopped cilantro and squeeze lime juice over the mixture to brighten the flavors.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary.
- Allow the Pickle de Gallo to sit for at least 10 minutes to meld flavors, refrigerating for about 30 minutes if time permits.
- Serve with tortilla chips, on tacos, or as a topping for grilled meats.
Notes
This salsa can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg