Description

Pico de gallo is a vibrant, fresh salsa that bursts with flavor. This quick and easy recipe features ripe tomatoes, crunchy red onions, zesty jalapeños, and fragrant cilantro, all brought together with a squeeze of lime. Perfect as a dip for tortilla chips or a topping for tacos, pico de gallo adds a refreshing touch to any gathering. Whether it’s game night or a summer barbecue, this colorful salsa is sure to impress your guests and elevate your culinary experience.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
1 cup red onion, finely chopped
1–2 jalapeños, seeded and minced (adjust for heat)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 2 limes
1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

Instructions

Prep your ingredients by gathering all the fresh produce.
Dice the tomatoes and red onion into small pieces for even mixing.
Finely chop jalapeños, adjusting seed inclusion based on desired spice level.
In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro.
Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and add salt; mix thoroughly.
Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
Calories: 20
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 115mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: For added sweetness, consider mixing in diced mango or avocado. Customize the heat level by using different types of peppers or omitting seeds entirely. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.