Pico De Gallo
A fresh, vibrant Mexican salsa made with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice. Perfect as a topping or dip for chips, tacos, and grilled dishes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 28
- Protein
- 1g

mexicanvegetarianfreshsalsaappetizergluten-free
Ingredients
- 4 medium Roma tomatoes
- ½ medium white onion
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper
- 1 whole lime
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Dice the Roma tomatoes into small, even cubes and place in a medium bowl.
- 2
Finely dice the white onion and add to the bowl with tomatoes.
- 3
Mince the jalapeño pepper, removing seeds if you prefer less heat, and add to the bowl.
- 4
Chop the fresh cilantro and add to the mixture.
- 5
Squeeze the lime juice over the salsa and stir gently to combine.
- 6
Season with salt and black pepper, taste and adjust as needed.
- 7
Let sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- medium mixing bowl
- wooden spoon
- citrus juicer or fork
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