Description
This classic Pico de Gallo recipe is a fresh and vibrant Mexican salsa made from diced ripe tomatoes, white onion, cilantro, jalapeño pepper, and lime juice. It’s quick to prepare, bursting with fresh flavors, and perfect as a topping for tacos, nachos, or served with tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Herbs
- 2 cups diced ripe tomatoes, seeds removed
- 1/2 cup diced white onion
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (approximately 1 lime)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Tomatoes: Begin by dicing the ripe tomatoes and carefully removing the seeds to prevent excess liquid, ensuring the salsa maintains a fresh yet not watery texture.
- Dice Onion: Finely dice the white onion and add it to the bowl containing the tomatoes, providing a crisp, pungent contrast to the other ingredients.
- Add Cilantro: Chop the fresh cilantro leaves finely, avoiding too many stems, and mix them into your tomato and onion blend for a fresh herbaceous note.
- Prepare Jalapeño: Seed and finely chop the jalapeño pepper, adjusting the quantity to your preferred spice level, and add it to the mixture.
- Add Lime Juice: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the combined ingredients to impart a tangy citric brightness.
- Season with Salt: Sprinkle salt over the salsa mixture, starting lightly, then tasting and adjusting to enhance the flavors.
- Toss Ingredients: Gently toss all components together until evenly combined and well mixed.
- Let Flavors Meld: Allow the Pico de Gallo to rest for 10 to 15 minutes, letting the flavors marry and deepen.
- Serve: Enjoy fresh as a topping for tacos, nachos, or simply alongside tortilla chips for a refreshing snack.
Notes
- Remove seeds from tomatoes and jalapeño to control watery texture and heat level respectively.
- Adjust jalapeño amount to cater to preferred spice tolerance.
- Letting Pico de Gallo sit before serving enhances flavor blending.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for best flavor.
- This recipe contains no cooking and is best served fresh.
