Description
Pico de gallo is the ultimate fresh salsa bursting with vibrant flavors, perfect for chips or as a zesty taco topping. Easy to make and utterly delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes and chopped red onion.
- Add the chopped cilantro and lime juice; stir until well mixed.
- If using, add the finely chopped jalapeño based on your heat preference.
- Season with salt and toss everything together gently.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips or use as a topping for tacos.
Notes
- For added sweetness, feel free to mix in diced mango or pineapple.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; enjoy cold for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 36
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 116mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg