Rooster's Beak Pico de Gallo
Angie McGowan
According to some, this classic salsa gets its name from how it used to be eaten—with two fingers, like a pecking rooster.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 sweet onion, chopped
- 2 Tbs fresh cilantro, chopped finely
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Directions
- Combine all ingredients and mix well. Cover with plastic wrap.
- Let sit in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 28
Calories from Fat 2 (7%)
(0%)Total Fat 0g
(0%)Saturated Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
(0%)Cholesterol 0mg
(13%)Sodium 320mg
(7%)Potassium 255mg
Total Carbohydrate 7g
(6%)Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 3g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(2%)Protein 1g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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