Description
This Homemade Pico de Gallo recipe is a fresh, vibrant Mexican salsa made with ripe roma tomatoes, crisp red onions, spicy jalapeño, zesty lime juice, and fragrant cilantro. Perfect as a topping for tacos, a dip for chips, or a flavorful addition to any Mexican-inspired dish, this no-cook salsa is quick to prepare and bursts with fresh flavors.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 5 roma tomatoes, de-seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup of red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, de-seeded and diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt to season, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the diced roma tomatoes, finely diced red onion, de-seeded and diced jalapeño, minced garlic clove, chopped fresh cilantro, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Toss all the ingredients together until well mixed.
- Season and Rest: Season the salsa with salt to your taste. For the best flavor, let the pico de gallo sit for at least one hour to allow the ingredients to meld together. You can serve it immediately, but resting enhances the taste.
Notes
- De-seeding the tomatoes and jalapeño helps control the salsa’s moisture and heat level.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity according to spice preference.
- Serve fresh with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or salads.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: pico de gallo, fresh salsa, Mexican salsa, no-cook salsa, homemade salsa, tomato salsa, fresh pico
