Quick and Easy Pico de Gallo
Pico de Gallo is a fresh and vibrant Mexican salsa made from diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime juice, and a touch of heat from jalapeños. It’s a quick, easy, and flavorful addition to any meal, perfect as a topping for tacos, nachos, or grilled meats, or simply enjoyed with tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: undefined
- Category: Side Dish, Condiment
- Method: undefined
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
- 1–2 jalapeños, seeds removed and finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Dice the tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeños into small pieces and place them into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Add the chopped cilantro and lime juice to the bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix everything together until evenly combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lime juice or salt for extra flavor.
- Let the Pico de Gallo sit for about 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave some seeds in the jalapeños or add cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- To create a sweet variation, add diced mango for a tropical twist.
- Add grilled or fresh corn for a sweet, crunchy addition.
- Add diced avocado for a creamy version of Pico de Gallo.
- For extra depth of flavor, try adding a small clove of minced garlic.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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