Description
This fresh and zesty Homemade Pico de Gallo is a classic Mexican salsa made with diced roma tomatoes, jalapeno, onions, cilantro, and lime juice. It’s a vibrant and healthy condiment perfect for topping tacos, dipping chips, or adding a refreshing burst of flavor to any dish.
Ingredients
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Vegetables & Herbs
- 4 roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
- ½ large white onion, diced
- 1/3 cup freshly chopped cilantro
Additional Ingredients
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Dice the roma tomatoes and white onion into small, uniform pieces. Mince the jalapeno finely, removing seeds if you prefer less heat.
- Combine ingredients: Add the diced tomatoes, onion, minced jalapeno, and chopped cilantro into a large mixing bowl.
- Add lime and salt: Pour the freshly squeezed lime juice over the mixture and sprinkle with sea salt to season.
- Mix thoroughly: Stir all the ingredients well to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Chill to develop flavor: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pico de gallo for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together perfectly.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the salsa and add additional jalapeno, more lime juice, or salt if desired to customize the flavor to your liking.
Notes
- For less heat, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeno before mincing.
- This pico de gallo is best consumed fresh within 1-2 days for optimal flavor and texture.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best bright flavor rather than bottled options.
- Can be served with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled meats, or as a topping for scrambled eggs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: pico de gallo, fresh salsa, mexican salsa, homemade salsa, easy salsa, tomato salsa, healthy salsa
