Description
Fresh Mexican pico de gallo dances with zesty tomatoes, crisp onions, and bright cilantro, creating a classic salsa that sparks culinary excitement. Home cooks will discover a simple, authentic condiment that elevates meals with bold, refreshing flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced (about 2 cups / 480 milliliters)
- ½ small red or white onion, finely diced
- ½ jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped (adjust for spice level)
Herbs and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (optional)
Liquid Ingredient:
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons / 30 milliliters)
Instructions
- Prepare the fresh vegetables by finely dicing ripe tomatoes into uniform cubes, ensuring minimal seeds and excess moisture.
- Mince the white onion into delicate, translucent pieces, creating a balanced texture that complements the tomato’s juiciness.
- Carefully remove the seeds from the jalapeno peppers and slice them into incredibly small, precise fragments to distribute heat evenly throughout the salsa.
- Gently chop the fresh cilantro leaves, releasing their vibrant, aromatic essence into the mixture.
- Combine all chopped ingredients in a clean mixing bowl, allowing the flavors to naturally intermingle.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the vegetable medley, ensuring complete and even coverage across the entire mixture.
- Sprinkle sea salt and cracked black pepper to enhance the natural flavors, using a light touch to maintain the salsa’s delicate balance.
- Tenderly fold the ingredients together, allowing each component to marry without crushing the delicate vegetable pieces.
- Taste the mixture and make subtle adjustments to seasoning, carefully balancing heat, acidity, and saltiness.
- Optionally, let the pico de gallo rest for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to develop and intensify.
- Serve immediately as a zesty accompaniment to tacos, chips, grilled meats, or as a refreshing standalone condiment.
Notes
- Swap jalapeños with milder peppers like Anaheim or poblano for a gentler heat level suitable for sensitive palates.
- Enhance the freshness by using ripe, in-season tomatoes which provide a more vibrant and sweet flavor profile.
- Dice ingredients uniformly to ensure balanced texture and consistent taste in every bite of the Pico de Gallo.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days, understanding that the salsa will release more liquid and become slightly watery over time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg