Description
This Authentic Pico de Gallo recipe offers a fresh, vibrant salsa made from perfectly ripe tomatoes, crisp white onions, fresh cilantro, jalapeño pepper, and tangy lime juice. Easy to prepare with natural ingredients, it provides a healthy, flavorful topping or snack that pairs wonderfully with chips, salads, tacos, and grilled dishes. Customize the heat and texture to suit your taste with optional additions, creating a bright, versatile condiment that is both wholesome and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup crisp white onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (natural), roughly chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, minced (seeds removed for mild heat or kept for spicy)
- Juice of 1 fresh lime (natural)
- Salt to taste
- Optional: 1 small clove garlic (natural), minced
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash all fresh ingredients carefully. Dice the tomatoes into small, even pieces. Finely chop the white onion to match the size of the tomatoes. Mince the jalapeño pepper; remove seeds for moderate heat or keep them in for more spice. Roughly chop the fresh cilantro.
- Combine Ingredients in a Bowl: In a medium bowl, add the diced tomatoes, chopped onion, minced jalapeño, and cilantro. Pour in the juice of one fresh lime and season with salt to taste. Add minced garlic if desired. Gently toss everything together to mix flavors and textures evenly.
- Let It Rest: Allow the salsa mix to sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld while maintaining the vegetable crunch.
- Serve or Store: Serve immediately for the freshest texture or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to two days. The salsa retains its brightness and flavor well when chilled.
Notes
- Use the freshest tomatoes and herbs for maximum flavor.
- Add salt gradually to avoid overpowering the natural flavors.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity to control heat level.
- Serve fresh for best crunch and flavor.
- Chilling for about 30 minutes softens sharp edges and enhances blending of flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: approximately 1/2 cup
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Pico de Gallo, Fresh salsa, Mexican salsa, Healthy dip, Vegan salsa, Gluten free appetizer, Fresh tomato salsa
