Description
Authentic Pico de Gallo is a vibrant and refreshing Mexican salsa that showcases the true essence of fresh ingredients. This simple yet flavorful blend of ripe tomatoes, crisp onions, zesty lime juice, and aromatic cilantro makes it an ideal accompaniment for any occasion—from summer barbecues to cozy family dinners. Enjoy it as a topping for tacos and burritos, a dip for tortilla chips, or a zesty garnish for grilled meats. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this delightful salsa that adds a burst of freshness to all your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Roma tomatoes (diced)
- 1/2 medium white onion (chopped)
- 1 jalapeno pepper (finely 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 jalapeno (if using), and chopped cilantro.
- Stir in lime juice, followed by salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg