Mediterranean Tomato Herb Salsa (Pico de Gallo)
By Dr. Terry Simpson • Prep: 10 min • Yield: ~4 cups (8 × ½-cup) • Category: Mediterranean Garden

Description
Plant-forward salsa of tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime. Great on Seafood Tacos, grilled fish/chicken, or veggie bowls.

Ingredients

• 6 ripe Roma tomatoes, seeded and finely diced

• ½ medium red onion, finely diced

• 1 jalapeño (or serrano), seeded and minced (to taste)

• ½ cup cilantro, chopped

• 2–3 tbsp fresh lime juice

• ½ tsp kosher salt (more to taste)

• Optional: 1 small garlic clove, microplaned; 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. Combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro in a bowl.

2. Add lime juice and salt; toss gently. Adjust heat/acidity.

3. Optional: stir in garlic and a touch of EVOO.

4. Rest 5–10 min to meld. Serve fresh.

Mediterranean Points
+1 Plant-based • +1 EVOO optional (healthy fat) • +1 Herbs & citrus for flavor • +1 Versatile with seafood/lean protein

Nutrition (per ½ cup, est.)
~25 kcal • ~0.7 g protein • ~0.2 g fat • ~6 g carbs • ~1.5 g fiber • ~150 mg sodium (varies with added salt)

Serve With
Seafood Tacos (Ceviche-Style) • Crispy Baked Chicken Wings • Chicken Marsala (Sous Vide) • Crispy Chickpeas