Traditional Pico De Gallo
Bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors, this Traditional Pico de Gallo is a classic Mexican salsa that’s as versatile as it is easy to prepare! Made with diced Roma tomatoes, crisp white onion, zesty fresh lime juice, aromatic cilantro, and a touch of spicy jalapeño pepper, this refreshing recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a dip for tortilla chips or a zesty topping for tacos, grilled meats, or even scrambled eggs, it’s a must-have for your next fiesta or weeknight dinner. With no cooking required and only six simple ingredients, this authentic Pico de Gallo is the ultimate fresh salsa recipe you’ll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized Roma tomatoes
- 1 medium-sized white onion
- 0.5 cup (finely chopped) fresh cilantro
- 1 medium-sized jalapeño pepper
- 1 medium-sized lime
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Rinse the Roma tomatoes, white onion, cilantro, and jalapeño pepper under cold water.
Dice the Roma tomatoes into small, evenly sized pieces and place them in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Peel the white onion, dice it finely, and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro leaves and measure out about 1/2 cup. Add the cilantro to the mixing bowl.
Slice the jalapeño pepper lengthwise and remove the seeds and membrane (or leave them for extra heat). Finely dice the jalapeño and add it to the bowl.
Cut the lime in half and squeeze the fresh lime juice over the ingredients in the bowl.
Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt over the mixture, then gently toss everything together until well combined.
Taste the Pico de Gallo and adjust seasoning, if needed, by adding more salt or lime juice to your preference.
Serve immediately as a dip with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or other dishes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
110 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1202 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.0 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 897 mg | 19% | |
*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.
