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This Salsa Fresca, also known as pico de gallo recipe, is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Pico de Gallo is a raw Mexican condiment that goes great on so many dishes. It adds a nice freshness and a boost of flavor to tacos, nachos, and so many other recipes, like my Hoppin Scambled Just Eggs.
Make it and let us know what you think.

Hoppin Salsa Fresco (Pico de Gallo)
A classic Mexican dish with a Twist. Bursting with flavor and can be enjoyed alone with some tortilla chips or added to your favorite dishes. Spicy or Mild, you will love this Pico de Gallo!
Ingredients
- 4 Roma Tomatoes diced or chopped
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper** diced or chopped
- 1/2 Onion diced or chopped
- 1/2 Green Bell Pepper* optional, diced or chopped
- 1/2 Red Bell Pepper* optional, diced or chopped
- 1/2 Orange Bell Pepper* optional, diced or chopped
- 1/2 Yellow Bell Pepper* optional, diced or chopped
- 1/2 Cucumber* optional, diced or chopped
- 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
- 2 tbsp Lime Juice
- 2 tsp Garlic minced
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Salt more to taste
- Cracked Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice or chop vegetables.
- In a large bowl, add the onions, jalapenos*, bell peppers*, cucumber*, and lime juice. Stir to mix ingredients, and then let it sit for a few minutes.1 Jalapeno Pepper**, 1/2 Onion, 1/2 Green Bell Pepper*, 1/2 Red Bell Pepper*, 1/2 Orange Bell Pepper*, 1/2 Yellow Bell Pepper*, 2 tbsp Lime Juice, 1/2 Cucumber*
- Add the tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to mix the ingredients.4 Roma Tomatoes, 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro, 2 tsp Garlic, 1 tsp Cumin, 1/2 tsp Salt, Cracked Pepper
- Add additional seasonings to taste.
- Enjoy immediately or store in an air-tight jar or container in the refrigerator.
Notes
** To make this recipe Spicy, keep the seeds of the Jalapeno and put it in the salsa mix.
** To make this recipe Mild, remove and discard the seeds and core or the Jalapeno pepper.
* These vegetables are optional based on taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ozCalories: 6kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 6mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 218IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.1mg
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