Description
Pico De Gallo is a fresh, vibrant Mexican salsa made with juicy tomatoes, crisp white onions, zesty lime juice, fresh cilantro, and spicy jalapeño peppers. This simple and healthy recipe delivers a refreshing burst of natural flavors perfect as a dip, topping, or side dish that enhances a variety of meals with its bright color and satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Vegetables and Herbs
- 3 ripe firm tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium crisp white onion, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Fresh Ingredients: Dice the ripe tomatoes and white onions into small, even pieces to ensure a balanced bite. Finely chop the fresh cilantro and jalapeño pepper, removing the seeds if you prefer a milder heat level.
- Combine and Season: In a mixing bowl, combine all the chopped ingredients. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and sprinkle with sea salt to taste. Gently toss everything together until well blended.
- Let Flavors Marinate: Let the Pico De Gallo rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes. This resting period allows the flavors to meld beautifully for a more vibrant taste.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste the salsa and add more lime juice or salt if needed. Serve it fresh to enjoy the crispiest, brightest flavors.
Notes
- Use the freshest tomatoes and herbs available for the best flavor.
- Keep the salsa chunky to maintain its fresh and crisp texture; avoid pureeing the ingredients.
- If the tomatoes are very juicy, drain some liquid to prevent the salsa from becoming watery.
- Chill the salsa in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors and add refreshing coolness.
- Customize the spice level by removing or including jalapeño seeds according to your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pico De Gallo, Mexican salsa, fresh salsa, easy salsa, healthy salsa, vegan salsa, gluten free, appetizer, dip, salsa fresca
