Description
Classic Pico de Gallo is a fresh, vibrant Mexican salsa made with ripe tomatoes, crisp onions, zesty jalapeño, and bright cilantro, perfectly seasoned with lime juice and salt. This versatile condiment adds a refreshing, flavorful punch to tacos, burritos, grilled meats, salads, or served simply with tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 small white onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Combine Vegetables: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, finely chopped white onion, minced jalapeño pepper if using, and chopped fresh cilantro. Mix gently to distribute evenly.
- Add Seasonings: Add the minced garlic if using, freshly squeezed lime juice, and salt to the vegetable mixture. Stir thoroughly to blend all ingredients together, ensuring the seasoning is well incorporated.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste the pico de gallo and adjust the seasoning by adding more lime juice or salt if desired to achieve the perfect balance of tanginess and saltiness.
- Chill and Marinate: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the pico de gallo for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop fully.
- Serve: Serve the pico de gallo chilled or at room temperature. It is perfect as a fresh dip with tortilla chips or as a flavorful topping for tacos, burritos, grilled meats, or salads.
Notes
- For a milder salsa, omit the jalapeño pepper.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor.
- Letting the mixture sit allows the flavors to blend nicely but do not refrigerate for too long, as the tomatoes can become watery.
- Customize with additional ingredients like diced avocado or corn for variation.
- This recipe is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and low in calories.
