Pico Backs
Pico de Gallo is a classic and refreshing Mexican salsa made with a mix of finely chopped red onions, Roma tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and jalapeños, all seasoned with lime juice and a touch of salt. Perfect for topping tacos, nachos, or enjoying with tortilla chips, this vibrant and flavorful salsa adds a fresh and zesty kick to any dish.
Ingredients
- 3 red onions
- 12 Roma tomatoes , slightly under ripe is fine
- 2 cups cilantro leaves , fresh
- 2 - 3 jalapeños , depending on spice preference
- 1 lime
- Salt
Instructions
- DICE up onion and tomato.
- CHOP the cilantro.
- SLICE 1 or 2 jalapeños in half. With a spoon, scrape out the seeds. Leave in some of the white membranes for more heat.
- DICE the jalapeños very finely.
- TOSS the ingredients into a mixing bowl.
- SLICE the lime in half and squeeze the juice from half a lime the bowl. Sprinkle with salt, and stir together until combined.
- LET the mix rest for 10 minutes. Boom. Pico de gallo.
- STRAIN off some of the pico juice.
- FILL up shot glasses side by side, one with your favorite tequila the other with that pico juice.
- DRINK! Tequila first, then chase it with the tart, sour and slightly sweet pico juice. Party on.
Notes
Estimated Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 cup):
- Calories: ~45 kcal
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Total Fat: ~0.5g
- Saturated Fat: ~0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: ~200mg
- Potassium: ~400mg
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Total Carbohydrates: ~10g
- Dietary Fiber: ~3g
- Sugars: ~5g
- Protein: ~1g
- Vitamin A: ~800 IU
- Vitamin C: ~25mg
- Calcium: ~30mg
- Iron: ~0.5mg
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