Pico De Gallo (Tomato & Onion Salsa)

Type: Side Suitable For: Gluten freeHigh fibreLow calorieLow carbLow fatSlimming friendlyVegetarian

A Fat-Free Side That Never Fails To Satisfy

Pico de Gallo is a classic Mexican side and will work perfectly with any number of Mexican-inspired Lo-Dough dishes. The sour tang, raw onions/garlic onion punch and juicy tomatoes work so well with the richer foods they are often served alongside. It just so happens to be completely fat-free, 24 calories and only 6 carbs per serving, so its the perfect sauce for dieters of all stripes! 

The trick to making a perfect Pico de Gallo (or Salsa Fresca/Salsa Cruda as it is sometimes called) is to chop everything super fine. Each cherry tomato should be chopped into about 8 pieces and the onions and coriander should be as fine as you can go. One reason for this is to make sure the flavours are all evenly distributed with every mouthful. The other is that while it sits in the lime juice, the acid from the lime actually starts to cook everything, which as a result, slightly mellows the raw onion. We would recommend this being left for at least 15 minutes before serving, so the flavours can properly mix and mingle!

If you are having nachos, fajitas, burritos or enchiladas, this salsa is the perfect partner to accompany them - why not try making your own fresh salsa today?