Description
Authentic Pico de Gallo is a vibrant and refreshing Mexican salsa that combines the bright flavors of ripe tomatoes, crisp onions, zesty jalapeños, fragrant cilantro, and tangy lime juice. This quick and easy recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare, making it the perfect addition to your summer barbecues or cozy evenings at home. Whether enjoyed as a dip with tortilla chips or as a zesty topping for tacos and burritos, this chunky salsa will impress your guests and elevate any meal. With its customizable heat level and fresh ingredients, Authentic Pico de Gallo is not only delicious but also a healthy choice that can fit seamlessly into various dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Roma tomatoes (diced)
- 1/2 medium white onion (chopped)
- 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded and minced, optional)
- 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, chopped onion, minced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.
- Add lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve immediately or refrigerate for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg