Pico de Gallo
A vibrant and refreshing Mexican salsa made with fresh ingredients, perfect as a dip or topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1–2 jalapeño peppers, minced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine fresh ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, finely chopped onion, minced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.
- Squeeze lime juice: Squeeze the juice of one lime over the mixture and season with salt to taste.
- Stir to unite flavors: Stir well to combine all the ingredients so that every bite is as flavorful as the last.
- Let the flavors meld: Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes before serving—this allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve with crispy tortilla chips for dipping or as a zesty topping for tacos, grilled chicken, or fish.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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