Pico De Gallo

Pico de Gallo is loaded with fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice. Learn the secret to the best Mexican Pico de Gallo; one simple tip makes it taste authentic.

This salsa recipe doesn't require any cooking, making it nearly impossible for even the most inexperienced cook to go wrong. Simply CHOP your ingredients and place them in a non-reactive bowl, ADD the lime juice, season with salt and pepper, and MIX well.

Expert Tip: Wear gloves or use a ziploc bag to protect your hands when removing seeds and handling spicy peppers.

Ingredients

US CUSTOMARY

• Servings: 6 as an appetizer

  
  

  1 lb tomatoes, (3-4 medium), diced

  1/2 medium onion, (1 cup chopped)

  1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely minced (optional)

  1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

  2 Tbsp lime juice, from 1 lime

  1/2 tsp salt, or to taste

  1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

• In a medium bowl, diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper and chopped cilantro.

  
  

• Stir in 2 Tbsp lime juice and lightly season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, or season to taste. Enjoy right away or cover and refrigerate overnight.

  
  

Nutrition Per Serving

20kcal calories 4g carbs 1g protein 1g fat