Description
Authentic Pico de Gallo is a fresh, vibrant Mexican salsa made with ripe tomatoes, crisp onions, fresh cilantro, and jalapeños, enhanced by lime juice and salt. This easy no-cook condiment offers bright, tangy flavors and a customizable heat level, perfect for tacos, grilled veggies, sandwiches, and salads. Enjoy a healthy and natural burst of freshness that brightens any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh ripe tomatoes, finely diced
- 1/2 cup crisp white onions, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely diced (seeds removed for milder heat)
Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Fresh Ingredients: Finely dice the fresh tomatoes, white onions, and jalapeños. Aim for uniform pieces to ensure balanced flavor and texture in every bite. Remove the seeds from the jalapeños if you prefer less heat.
- Chop the Cilantro: Finely chop a generous handful of fresh cilantro leaves, avoiding tough stems to prevent bitterness while adding bright herbal freshness.
- Combine and Season: In a mixing bowl, gently combine the diced tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice (natural) over the mixture and sprinkle with salt to taste. Stir everything together evenly to distribute flavors.
- Let the Flavors Marry: Allow the salsa to rest at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. This resting period lets the flavors blend beautifully without losing crisp freshness.
Notes
- Choose ripe tomatoes for the juiciest, most flavorful salsa.
- Keep the texture chunky; avoid pureeing ingredients.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity to control spiciness according to preference.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice (natural) rather than bottled for best flavor.
- Serve fresh, ideally within 24 hours, to enjoy maximum crunch and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 60g)
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pico de Gallo, Fresh Salsa, Mexican Salsa, Appetizer, No Cook, Healthy Salsa, Vegetarian Salsa
