Appetizer for 6

Homemade Pico de Gallo

Name: Homemade Pico de Gallo
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 white onion; 1 lb firm roma tomatoes; 1 large scallion; 1 clove garlic (optional); 1/3 cup cilantro leaves; 3 tbsp fresh lime juice; to taste sea salt & ground black pepper (optional); optional 1/4 tsp each: ground cumin & smoked paprika; optional pinch chili powder

$2.11for 415 minServes 6

Chopped tomatoes, onion, peppers, herbs, and lime juice combine into a fresh salsa that rests briefly before serving.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.26Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 1 lb$1.99/lb typical	1 lb	$1.99Typical price
	Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical	0.25	$0.21Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.04Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.25Typical price
	Juice, 1.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.06Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.17

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

15 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
6servings as written
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Typical price

$0.53 per serving$2.11 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 white onion
1 lb firm roma tomatoes
1 large scallion
1 clove garlic (optional)
1/3 cup cilantro leaves
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
to taste sea salt & ground black pepper (optional)
optional 1/4 tsp each: ground cumin & smoked paprika
optional pinch chili powder

Steps

Dice the tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, scallion, and cilantro.
Mince the garlic, if using.
Combine the vegetables, cilantro, lime juice, salt, pepper, and optional spices in a bowl.
Stir the mixture well and let it rest for 10 minutes.