Pico de Gallo
This fresh pico de gallo recipe delivers a bright, chunky salsa made with simple ingredients like tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and lime.
Ingredients
Fresh Base Ingredients
- 1 lb Roma tomatoes finely diced
- 0.5 medium white onion finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and minced
Flavor Boosters
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice freshly squeezed
Seasoning
- 0.5 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry all ingredients thoroughly. Dice the tomatoes into small even cubes, finely chop the onion, and mince the jalapeño.
- Place the diced tomatoes, chopped onion, minced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro into a medium bowl.
- Pour in the fresh lime juice and sprinkle salt and black pepper over the mixture.
- Gently stir everything together until evenly combined, being careful not to mash the ingredients.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt or lime juice.
- Let the pico de gallo rest for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend. For best results, chill for a few hours.
Notes
Use Roma tomatoes for the best texture as they contain less juice. To reduce onion sharpness, soak chopped onion in cold water for 10 minutes and drain before mixing. For less liquid when serving, use a slotted spoon. The flavor improves after resting, especially after a few hours in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Authentic Pico de Gallo- Calories: 20
- Fat: 1g (2%)
- Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)
- Sodium: 199mg (9%)
- Potassium: 199mg (6%)
- Carbohydrates: 4g (1%)
- Fiber: 1g (4%)
- Sugar: 3g (3%)
- Protein: 1g (2%)
- Vitamin A: 745 IU (15%)
- Vitamin C: 16mg (19%)
- Calcium: 10mg (1%)
- Iron: 1mg (6%)