Description
Pico De Gallo is a fresh, vibrant Mexican salsa made with diced tomatoes, white onion, jalapeño, cilantro, fresh lime juice, and salt. This quick and easy recipe is perfect as a topping, dip, or side dish that adds bold natural flavors and a hint of zest to a variety of meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe tomatoes, finely diced
- 1/2 white onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (adjust seeds for heat preference)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Fresh Ingredients: Finely dice the ripe tomatoes and white onion. Remove excess seeds from tomatoes for less liquid while retaining some for juiciness. Chop the fresh cilantro and jalapeño pepper according to your preferred heat level.
- Combine Ingredients in a Bowl: Gently fold the diced tomatoes, onions, jalapeño, and cilantro together in a mixing bowl to distribute flavors evenly without crushing the ingredients.
- Season with Lime and Salt: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and sprinkle salt to taste. Stir carefully to blend all the components, allowing the lime juice to brighten the flavors.
- Let It Rest: Allow the Pico De Gallo to sit for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. This resting period lets the flavors meld and enhances the overall taste.
Notes
- Use the freshest and ripest tomatoes and crisp onions for best results.
- Remove jalapeño seeds for milder salsa or include them for more heat.
- Drain excess tomato juice to avoid watery salsa.
- Chop all ingredients uniformly for consistent texture.
- Serve Pico De Gallo fresh, ideally the day it is made.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pico De Gallo, Mexican salsa, fresh salsa, tomato salsa, appetizer, dip, gluten free, vegan
