Pico de Gallo & Guacamole

An easy and delicious Pico de Gallo & Guacamole recipe perfect for dipping chips! So many fresh ingredients in this appetizer and so good for you, too!

Servings

Calories 126kcal

Author Sara

Ingredients

Pico de Gallo

5-6 Roma Tomatoes firm work best
½ Onion
Bunch of Cilantro
3-4 Jalapeno Peppers
½ Lime
Sea Salt

Guacamole

Pico de Gallo
2-3 Ripe Avocados
½ Lime
Sea Salt

Instructions

Pico de Gallo

Finely chop the tomatoes, onion and jalapeno peppers and mix together in bowl.
Chop up the cilantro and add to the ingredients in the bowl.
Add a couple pinches of sea salt and stir.
Squeeze ½ a lime over the mixture and fold in.

Guacamole

Slice avocados length-wise and remove the pits.
Scrape the meat out of the avocados onto a plate and mash with a fork until you reach a creamy, yet chunky consistency.
Add a pinch or two of salt (to taste) and squeeze ½ of a lime over the mixture. Mix together.
Using a spatula, transfer the avocado mixture to a bowl and add a generous heap (or two) of the prepared Pico de Gallo.

Notes

Tomato Selection: Choose firm Roma tomatoes for the Pico de Gallo to ensure they hold up well when chopped and mixed. The firm texture of Roma tomatoes helps prevent the salsa from becoming too watery. If Roma tomatoes are not available, you can use other varieties, but be sure to remove excess seeds and liquid to maintain the salsa's consistency.
Adjusting Heat: Control the spiciness of both the Pico de Gallo and guacamole by adjusting the amount of jalapeno peppers used. For a milder flavor, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapenos before chopping. Taste the salsa and guacamole as you go, and add more jalapenos gradually until you reach the desired level of heat.
Freshness Matters: For the best flavor and texture, use ripe avocados and fresh ingredients. Ripe avocados should yield slightly to gentle pressure and have a creamy texture. Additionally, freshly squeezed lime juice enhances the overall brightness of both the Pico de Gallo and guacamole. Prepare these dishes just before serving to ensure maximum freshness and flavor.

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