Description
If you’re looking for a recipe that’s simple, healthy, and full of flavor, this fresh homemade pico de gallo is exactly what you need. With just a handful of ingredients—tomatoes, onions, peppers, cilantro, lime, and salt—you can whip up a salsa that adds brightness and zest to almost any meal. It’s a recipe that celebrates freshness, and the best part is, it takes less than 20 minutes to make. Perfect as a dip for chips, a topping for tacos, or a side for grilled meats, this pico de gallo is versatile and crowd-pleasing. Every bite bursts with flavor, making it a staple you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño (or serrano), finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Dice the tomatoes into small, even cubes. Remove seeds if too watery.
- Finely chop the onion and jalapeño, removing seeds for less heat.
- Chop cilantro leaves roughly for freshness.
- Combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro in a bowl.
- Add lime juice and salt, then stir gently until well mixed.
- Taste and adjust lime or salt as needed.
- Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- For a sweeter version, add diced mango or pineapple.
- If you don’t like cilantro, substitute with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately for the crispiest texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Side
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg