Description
Authentic Pico de Gallo is a fresh, vibrant Mexican salsa bursting with flavors from ripe tomatoes, crisp onions, zesty lime juice, and fragrant cilantro. Quick to prepare and versatile, this crunchy, tangy salsa enhances tacos, grilled vegetables, or serves as a refreshing dip, offering a healthy and customizable heat level for every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup white onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (including stems)
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds and membranes removed, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon natural salt, adjust to taste
Optional Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
Instructions
- Prepare the Tomatoes: Wash and core your fresh tomatoes, then finely chop them into small, even pieces to ensure balanced flavor and texture without excess juice.
- Chop Onions and Cilantro: Dice the white onion into small bits for smooth blending with the tomatoes. Roughly chop fresh cilantro leaves with stems to enhance the flavor without overpowering the dish.
- Add Jalapeño and Garlic: Remove seeds and membranes from the jalapeño for milder heat, then finely mince it. If using garlic, mince it finely and add just a hint to deepen savory notes without overshadowing freshness.
- Mix and Season: Combine all chopped ingredients in a bowl. Squeeze fresh lime juice generously over the mixture, add natural salt, and toss gently to distribute flavors evenly. Let the salsa sit for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste your Authentic Pico de Gallo and adjust seasoning by adding more lime juice or salt if desired. Add extra jalapeño to increase heat according to preference.
Notes
- Use ripe tomatoes for sweeter and juicier pico.
- Chop ingredients uniformly to enhance texture and flavor blend.
- Let the salsa rest for at least 10 minutes before serving to meld flavors.
- Make just before serving to preserve freshness and crispness.
- Adjust jalapeño heat mindfully according to your tolerance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pico de Gallo, Fresh Salsa, Mexican Salsa, Healthy Dip, Vegan Salsa
