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Fresh and Easy Pico De Gallo

September 8, 2021
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Making your own Pico de Gallo is so easy and fun. I love creating such a colourful and fresh dish!

It makes an excellent dip, or a great side to a Mexican feast...or how I usually have it is paired with some grilled white fish, like with a fish taco yum!

Whenever there are yellow capsicums (bell peppers) available I always go for them. Nothing makes me happier than making a rainbow dish :D

Cherry tomatoes or baby romas are your best option as well. With less watery flesh it ensures the dish stays fresh!

The best way to create this dish is to chop the veggies as finely as possible. However, this can prove difficult if you are suffering from arthritis... When I prepared this dish I was unable to stand for long enough to chop the veggies up so I had to do it at the dining table, which isn't a very good height for chopping haha! But if you just take your time and chuck on a podcast while you're chopping it'll be okay :) And if you can't chop them very fine it's not a worry, it will still taste absolutely delicious.

I like to make this at the beginning, as it allows the flavours to combine while you prepare the rest of your meal :)




Dietary Requirements:

This recipe can be tailored to be Low FODMAP.
It is also suitable for those with a lactose intolerance, and who are gluten free.
And those following a pescatarian, vegetarian and vegan diet can enjoy this salad with any Mexican meal!



Fresh and Easy Pico De Gallo

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cooking Time: nil

Serves: 4

A colourful addition to any Mexican meal!

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients:

  • 200g of cherry tomatoes (or baby romas, or sweet solanatos)
  • 1 lebanese cucumber
  • 1 medium capsicum
  • 1 red onion (omit for low FODMAP)
  • 1 lime
  • 1 chilli (optional)
  • 1 bunch of coriander (cilantro)

 

Spices:

  • tsp of smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp of chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp of onion powder (omit for low FODMAP)
  • 1/2 tsp of garlic powder (omit for low FODMAP)
  • 1/2 tsp of cumin
  • 1/2 tsp of oregano
  • 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper
  • salt + pepper

Method

Step 1:
Finely dice the tomatoes, capsicum, cucumber, coriander, chilli and red onion (omit for low FODMAP). Combine in a medium size bowl and squeeze lime juice over and mix together.

Step 2:
Add all the spices and mix until combined. Enjoy! 🙂

Dairy Free

Flexible

Gluten Free

Low FODMAP

Nightshade Free

Pescatarian

Vegan

Vegetarian

Dairy Free

Dairy Free

Flexible

Flexible

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Gluten Free

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Low FODMAP

Nightshade Free

Nightshade Free

Pescatarian

Pescatarian

Vegan

Vegan

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

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