Description
Authentic Pico de Gallo is a fresh and vibrant Mexican salsa that brings a burst of flavor to any meal. This simple yet delicious recipe combines ripe Roma tomatoes, crisp onions, zesty jalapenos, and fragrant cilantro, all dressed in lime juice for that perfect tang. Ideal as a topping for tacos, a dip for tortilla chips, or an accompaniment to grilled meats, this salsa is sure to be the star of your next gathering. With just 15 minutes of preparation time, you can easily whip up this crowd-pleaser, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Roma tomatoes (diced)
- 1/2 medium white onion (chopped)
- 1 jalapeno pepper (minced, optional)
- 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, chopped onion, minced jalapeno, and chopped cilantro.
- Stir in lime juice along with salt and black pepper; adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg