Description
Fresh Pico de Gallo is a vibrant Mexican salsa made with diced tomatoes, sweet onions, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, and lime juice. This zesty, refreshing condiment is perfect for adding a burst of flavor to tortilla chips, tacos, grilled meats, or any dish that needs a fresh, tangy kick. Easy to prepare and requiring no cooking, it highlights fresh ingredients for an authentic taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Herbs
- 3 tomatoes (diced)
- ⅔ cup sweet onion (finely chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (deseeded and finely diced)
- ½ cup cilantro leaves (roughly chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (grated)
Seasoning
- 2 limes (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Chop the Vegetables: Finely dice the tomatoes, sweet onion, jalapeño (after deseeding), and roughly chop the cilantro. Combine all these ingredients into a mixing bowl to start building the base of your pico de gallo.
- Prepare Garlic and Lime: Grate the garlic cloves finely to release their flavor. Juice the limes fresh to ensure tanginess. Add the grated garlic and fresh lime juice to the bowl with the chopped vegetables.
- Add Seasoning: Sprinkle in the kosher salt to enhance all the fresh flavors. Adjust the amount of salt according to your taste preferences.
- Mix Thoroughly: Use a spoon or spatula to gently mix all the ingredients together, ensuring the lime juice and salt coat every piece evenly. This step combines all the flavors harmoniously.
- Serve Fresh: Transfer the pico de gallo to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately with tortilla chips, or as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes.
Notes
- For less heat, remove all the seeds and membranes from the jalapeño.
- Use fresh limes for the best zesty flavor; bottled lime juice won’t provide the same brightness.
- This salsa is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- Add finely diced avocado for a creamier texture if desired.
- Adjust salt and lime to taste depending on personal preference.
- 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, tortilla chip dip
