PICO DE GALLO RECIPE
Fresh pico de gallo made with tomatoes, jalapeño, lime, cilantro, and onion. Bright, crunchy, flavorful salsa perfect for tacos or dipping.
Ingredients
- 4 Roma tomatoes seeded and finely diced
- ½ cup diced white onion
- 1 –2 jalapeños minced
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Seed and dice the tomatoes.
- Dice the white onion and add it to a mixing bowl.
- Mince the jalapeños and stir them in.
- Add chopped cilantro.
- Squeeze the lime juice over the mixture.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Toss gently until everything is well combined.
- Rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use ripe tomatoes, but avoid overripe ones.
Chop everything evenly so each bite has the same balance of flavor.
Taste your jalapeño before adding it so you know how spicy it is.
Start with less salt and increase as needed.
Add the lime juice gradually.
Let the pico sit before serving.
Serve it chilled, not warm, for the crispest texture.
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