Description
This Easy Pico de Gallo Salsa recipe is a fresh and vibrant addition to any meal. With ripe tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime juice, this classic Mexican salsa is bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Roma Tomatoes:
4 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
White Onion:
½ medium white onion, finely chopped
Jalapeño Peppers:
1–2 fresh jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely diced
Cilantro:
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime Juice:
1–2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Salt:
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
Black Pepper:
Optional pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes, chopped onion, diced jalapeños, and chopped cilantro.
- Add Lime Juice and Salt: Pour in fresh lime juice and salt, then gently stir to combine.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning with more salt, lime juice, or black pepper if desired.
- Let Sit: Allow the salsa to sit for at least 10–15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve: Serve fresh with tortilla chips or as a topping for various dishes.
Notes
- For milder salsa, use fewer jalapeños or substitute with a milder chili.
- For spicier salsa, keep some jalapeño seeds or add serrano peppers.
- Add diced avocado for a creamy twist.
- Use firm tomatoes to prevent a watery salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
