Description
Brighten up your meals with this easy-to-make Pico de Gallo, a fresh and zesty Mexican salsa that requires just a handful of ingredients. A vibrant combination of ripe Roma tomatoes, finely diced onions, cilantro, and peppers delivers a burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect as a dip for tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, burritos, or grilled chicken, this authentic recipe is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste. Whether you prefer it mild or spicy, this Pico de Gallo will elevate any dish, making it an ideal accompaniment for parties or casual family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Roma tomatoes (deseeded and diced)
- ⅔ cup white onion (finely diced)
- 1 bunch cilantro (finely chopped)
- 1 serrano pepper or jalapeño (finely chopped)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, finely diced onion, chopped cilantro, and finely chopped serrano or jalapeño pepper based on your spice preference.
- Squeeze in the juice of one lime and sprinkle with salt.
- Stir all the ingredients together until well mixed.
- Let the mixture rest for about 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos and grilled meats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 18
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg