Simple Summer Pico de Gallo {Salsa Fresca}

This simple summer Pico de Gallo or Salsa Fresca is a delicious appetizer or topping when used on fish, beef, chicken and seafood dishes.

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Quick and Easy Simple Summer Pico de Gallo {Salsa Fresca} Recipe

One of my favorite dips for summer has to be pico de gallo or aka salsa fresca. It’s perfect with tortilla chips, of course, but you can use it as a relish with fish, beef, chicken and seafood.

Best of all, this recipe is paleo, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free!

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I like to make it with bite-sized chunks of tomatoes, onions peppers, jalapeños and cilantro. It’s refreshingly light. Best of all, there’s no need to worry about it spoiling, so you can bring it along on picnics.

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Try transporting your salsa fresca in individual lidded jars for easy serving. Or, better yet, serve it in a large bowl to allow your friends and family to dip at will.

Here are some other ideas for using this pico de gallo:

• Use a tablespoon or two in your favorite egg dish, like Frittatas, to brighten the flavors and add a bit of veggie goodness to the mix.

• Add fresh pineapple, mango, or watermelon to give it an even more summery twist. Then serve it as a side with carnitas.

• Spoon over enchiladas for a beautiful finish.

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Simple Summer Pico de Gallo - Salsa Fresca Recipe

This simple summer Pico de Gallo or Salsa Fresca is a delicious appetizer or topping when used on fish, beef, chicken and seafood dishes.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 13 kcal

Author Deborah L Melian

Ingredients

• 1 cup red onion chopped
• 1 cup green bell pepper chopped
• 3 tbsp jalapeño minced
• 2 cups tomatoes chopped
• 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
• 2 tbsp lime juice fresh squeezed
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar

Instructions

1. In a large bowl add all of the ingredients together and mix well. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator until ready to eat. Serve with tortilla, pita chips or fresh vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Simple Summer Pico de Gallo - Salsa Fresca Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 13

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0g 0%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 148mg 6%

Potassium 134mg 4%

Total Carbohydrates 3g 1%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Sugars 1g

Protein 0g 0%

Vitamin A 9.5%

Vitamin C 34.1%

Calcium 0.6%

Iron 0.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.