Pico de Gallo
Pico de gallo is a vibrant, fresh salsa bursting with the flavors of ripe tomatoes, zesty lime, and aromatic cilantro. This quick and easy recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare, making it the perfect accompaniment for chips, tacos, or grilled meats. With its colorful presentation and refreshing taste, pico de gallo is sure to elevate any gathering and impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes (diced)
- 1 medium red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 jalapeño pepper (finely chopped, seeds removed for less heat)
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cold water.
- Dice the tomatoes into small pieces (about ¼ inch cubes) and place them in a large bowl.
- Finely chop the red onion and jalapeño pepper. Add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
- Toss in the chopped cilantro and squeeze the juice of one lime over the mixture.
- Sprinkle with salt and stir gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg