Authentic Pico de Gallo
Authentic Pico de Gallo is a fresh, vibrant Mexican salsa made with juicy tomatoes, crisp onions, fragrant cilantro, zesty lime juice, and a touch of jalapeño heat. Ready in just 15 minutes, it adds bright, bold flavor to tacos, grilled meats, and tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
1 lb Roma tomatoes (3–4 medium), diced
1/2 medium white onion (about 1 cup chopped)
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely minced (optional)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped onion, minced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.
- Stir in the lime juice. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix gently until evenly combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for a few hours to allow flavors to blend.
Notes
- For best texture and flavor, enjoy within 24 hours.
- Use firm Roma tomatoes and remove excess seeds to prevent excess liquid.
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less jalapeño, or substitute with serrano for extra heat.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and stir before serving.
- This recipe is not suitable for reheating and should be served fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 35 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Find it online: https://recipesbyjanet.com/authentic-pico-de-gallo/
