Description
Dive into the vibrant world of homemade salsa with this Quick and Easy Pico de Gallo recipe. Bursting with the fresh flavors of ripe tomatoes, crisp onions, and fragrant cilantro, this delightful dish is perfect for enhancing tacos, nachos, or simply enjoying with tortilla chips. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a fast and flavorful addition to any meal that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes (diced)
- 1 small red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 jalapeño (optional, finely chopped for added heat)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop.
- Dice the tomatoes into small cubes (about 1/4 inch).
- Finely chop the red onion to avoid large chunks.
- Rinse cilantro under cold water, pat dry, and chop coarsely.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro, salt, and lime juice. Stir gently.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For a milder salsa, remove jalapeño seeds before chopping.- Customize by adding diced avocado or mango for a unique twist.- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.