Classic Pico de Gallo
Bright, fresh, and bursting with bold flavors, this Classic Pico de Gallo is the ultimate way to elevate your meals with a vibrant Mexican-inspired flair. Made with juicy roma tomatoes, zesty white onion, aromatic fresh cilantro, and a kick of heat from jalapeño pepper, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes! A squeeze of lime juice ties everything together while a touch of salt enhances the natural flavors. Perfect as a topping for tacos, burritos, and grilled meats—or served solo with crunchy tortilla chips—this refreshing salsa is a true crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re hosting a fiesta or looking for a quick appetizer, this easy pico de gallo recipe will be your new go-to.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium roma tomatoes
- 0.5 medium white onion
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 whole jalapeño pepper
- 1 whole lime
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Start by washing the roma tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeño pepper. Ensure all produce is clean and free of any debris.
Dice the roma tomatoes into small, bite-sized pieces. Make sure to remove any excess seeds to prevent the pico de gallo from becoming too watery.
Peel and finely dice the half white onion. Aim for pieces similar in size to the diced tomatoes to ensure a consistent texture.
Chop the fresh cilantro until you have about half a cup. You can roughly chop it to retain some texture or finely chop it based on your preference.
Carefully handle the jalapeño pepper. Slice it in half and remove the seeds and membrane if you prefer less heat, or leave them in for more spiciness. Finely dice the jalapeño.
Juice the lime into a small bowl. You will use about 2 tablespoons of lime juice, which usually comes from a medium lime.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
Pour over the lime juice and add the salt.
Gently stir all the ingredients together until well mixed and the juice is evenly distributed.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lime juice if needed.
Let the pico de gallo sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve fresh as a topping for tacos, burritos, or simply with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
88 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1200 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.0 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 817 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
