Description
Pico De Gallo is a fresh, vibrant Mexican salsa made with juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp white onions, zesty lime juice, fragrant cilantro, and a customizable kick of jalapeño pepper. Perfect as a topping, dip, or side, this simple, nutritious recipe brings bright flavors and refreshing crunch to any snack or meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 small white onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (natural)
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional Variations
- 1/2 cup diced mango
- 1/2 avocado, chopped (plant-based)
- 1/4 cup grilled corn or bell peppers, diced
- Serrano peppers instead of jalapeños for more heat
- Fresh parsley or mint instead of cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare Your Tomatoes: Dice fresh, ripe tomatoes into small, even cubes to ensure juicy bursts and uniform texture throughout the salsa.
- Dice the Onion and Jalapeño: Finely chop white onion to balance acidity and texture. Seed and mince the jalapeño to control heat while adding spicy notes.
- Chop the Cilantro: Wash and roughly chop fresh cilantro leaves, avoiding tough stems, to infuse a fresh, herbaceous aroma.
- Combine Ingredients in a Bowl: Gently mix the diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro in a bowl, blending flavors while preserving fresh textures.
- Season and Add Lime Juice: Sprinkle salt evenly and squeeze fresh lime juice (natural) over the mix. Stir gently to combine, allowing citrus to brighten and marry all flavors.
Notes
- Always pick the ripest tomatoes and freshest cilantro for the best result.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño to suit your desired spice level.
- Let the salsa rest refrigerated for 20-30 minutes to deepen flavors.
- Keep ingredients evenly diced for balanced texture.
- Keep it simple to preserve the authentic fresh flavor of Pico De Gallo.
- 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: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pico De Gallo, fresh salsa, Mexican salsa, topping, dip, gluten free, vegetarian
