Description
Authentic Pico de Gallo is a fresh and vibrant salsa made with ripe tomatoes, crisp white onions, fragrant cilantro, zesty lime juice, and mild jalapeño heat. This easy no-cook salsa recipe offers a bright, refreshing flavor perfect for tacos, chips, grilled veggies, and more. Simple to prepare and customizable to your taste, it brings a lively twist to any meal using wholesome, natural ingredients.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh ripe tomatoes, finely diced
- 1/2 cup white onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash and finely dice the tomatoes, white onion, and jalapeño pepper. Chop the cilantro leaves, avoiding large stems for a smoother texture. Mince a small amount of garlic to enhance flavor.
- Combine in a Bowl: Place all the chopped ingredients into a mixing bowl. Add the fresh lime juice, salt, apple cider vinegar, and minced garlic. Stir gently but thoroughly to mix the flavors evenly.
- Let It Rest: Allow the Pico de Gallo to sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes. This resting period helps the flavors marry beautifully while keeping the salsa fresh and crisp.
- Adjust Seasonings: Taste the salsa and add more salt or lime juice if needed. For more heat, mix in additional finely chopped jalapeño. Once you are happy with the balance, the salsa is ready to serve.
Notes
- Choose firm plum or Roma tomatoes to reduce excess juice and keep the salsa from becoming watery.
- Use fresh lime juice for the most vibrant, natural flavor.
- Dice all ingredients evenly for uniform texture and easy eating.
- Chill the salsa slightly before serving to enhance its refreshing quality.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp freshness of the ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pico de Gallo, fresh salsa, Mexican salsa, easy salsa, no cook salsa, fresh tomatoes, cilantro salsa, lime salsa, jalapeño salsa
