Description
Pico De Gallo is a fresh, vibrant salsa made from chopped tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime juice. It delivers a perfect balance of tangy and mild spicy flavors, making it an ideal healthy and versatile addition to tacos, salads, dips, and more. Ready in minutes, this refreshing salsa brings natural garden flavors and zest to any dish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh, ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup white or red onions, finely chopped
- 1 to 2 fresh jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped (adjust for spice preference)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (natural), chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Optional Variations
- 1/2 cup diced ripe mango (for Mango Pico De Gallo)
- 1/2 cup chunks of creamy avocado (plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon grape juice (natural) for mild sweetness
- 1 clove minced garlic (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fresh Ingredients: Finely chop the fresh tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro into uniform small pieces to ensure consistent flavor and texture in every bite.
- Combine and Season: In a mixing bowl, gently combine all the chopped ingredients. Add fresh lime juice (natural) and sprinkle salt to taste. Stir lightly to blend flavors while maintaining the salsa’s crispness.
- Rest to Marry Flavors: Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and enhance the overall taste.
- Serve Fresh: Serve immediately for maximum freshness and crunch, or refrigerate in an airtight container for later use, preserving the bright flavors for up to two days.
Notes
- Use firm, ripe tomatoes to avoid a watery salsa.
- Drain excess tomato juice if too much liquid is released to maintain ideal consistency.
- Chop all ingredients finely and evenly to improve texture and flavor distribution.
- Add lime juice gradually, tasting as you go to achieve desired tanginess.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator to preserve freshness without dulling flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pico De Gallo, fresh salsa, Mexican salsa, healthy salsa, fresh tomato salsa, easy salsa, plant-based salsa
