Description
Classic Pico de Gallo is a refreshing and vibrant salsa that bursts with flavor. Made from ripe tomatoes, crunchy red onion, zesty cilantro, and a hint of jalapeño, this easy-to-make dish adds a fiesta to any meal. Perfect as a dip with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos and grilled meats, you can whip it up in just 15 minutes. Impress your guests with this colorful and flavorful addition to your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, minced (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Dice the tomatoes into small cubes and add them to a mixing bowl.
- Finely chop the red onion and mix it into the bowl.
- Stir in chopped cilantro and minced jalapeño.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and add salt to taste.
- Mix well to combine all ingredients and serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize your Pico de Gallo by adding diced mango for sweetness or substituting jalapeños with milder peppers if preferred. Let the salsa sit for about 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.