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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