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Pico de Gallo (Better Than Chipotle!)

This fresh Pico de Gallo tastes just like recipe from Chipotle, but even better because it’s extra fresh, easy to customize, and made at home in minutes. Made with ripe tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt, this classic fresh salsa tastes just like the version from Chipotle. Perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, nachos, tortilla chips, and more.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Sam Turnbull

Ingredients

  • 6 roma tomatoes finely diced
  • ½ red onion finely diced (or white onion)
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • ½ - 1 jalapeño finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • ¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
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Instructions

  • Mix: Add the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt to a medium bowl. Gently toss to combine.
    Diced tomato, jalapeno, and red onion in bowl.
  • Rest: Allow the pico de gallo to rest for at least 10 minutes before serving so the flavors can meld together.
    Bowl of pico de gallo with two wooden spoons.
  • Serve: Enjoy with tortilla chips, tacos, burrito bowls, nachos, quesadillas, grilled tofu, or any of your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes.

Notes

Tomatoes: Roma tomatoes work best because they are meatier and less watery than other tomato varieties.
Adjust the spice: Remove the jalapeño seeds and membranes for a milder pico de gallo, or add extra jalapeño for more heat.
Best eaten fresh: Pico de gallo is best enjoyed the same day while the vegetables are crisp and fresh.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Stir before serving, as the tomatoes will release liquid over time.
Chipotle-inspired tip: Finely dicing all the ingredients into small even pieces helps recreate the classic Chipotle-style pico de gallo texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving (recipe makes 6 servings) | Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1131IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/pico-de-gallo/

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