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Pico De Gallo

A fresh, vibrant Mexican salsa made with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice. Perfect as a topping or dip for chips, tacos, and grilled dishes.

Total time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
28
Protein
1g
Pico De Gallo
mexicanvegetarianfreshsalsaappetizergluten-free

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Dice the Roma tomatoes into small, even cubes and place in a medium bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Finely dice the white onion and add to the bowl with tomatoes.

  3. Step 3

    Mince the jalapeño pepper, removing seeds if you prefer less heat, and add to the bowl.

  4. Step 4

    Chop the fresh cilantro and add to the mixture.

  5. Step 5

    Squeeze the lime juice over the salsa and stir gently to combine.

  6. Step 6

    Season with salt and black pepper, taste and adjust as needed.

  7. Step 7

    Let sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Tools you’ll need

  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • medium mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon
  • citrus juicer or fork

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