Description
Fresh Mexican pico de gallo dances with zesty tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime, creating a vibrant salsa that elevates any meal. Crisp ingredients blend into a refreshing classic that brings authentic Mexican flavors directly to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) yellow or red tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 2 serrano chiles, seeded and minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 pinch of kosher salt
Spices:
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice ripe tomatoes, red onion, and serrano chiles into uniform, small pieces to ensure balanced flavor and texture.
- Finely chop fresh cilantro leaves, creating delicate green specks throughout the mixture.
- Transfer chopped vegetables and herbs into a clean mixing bowl.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice directly over the ingredients to add bright, tangy notes.
- Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the natural flavors of the vegetables.
- Gently fold all ingredients together, ensuring even distribution without crushing the delicate components.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes, allowing the ingredients to marinate and develop a harmonious taste profile.
- Before serving, give the pico de gallo a quick stir to redistribute the juices and seasonings.
- Serve chilled alongside tortilla chips, as a vibrant topping for tacos, grilled fish, or scattered over salads for a fresh, zesty garnish.
Notes
- Choose ripe, firm tomatoes for the best texture and flavor in your pico de gallo.
- Adjust the heat level by removing seeds from serrano chiles or using milder peppers like jalapeños.
- Let the salsa sit for at least 30 minutes to enhance the melding of flavors and allow the ingredients to marinate together.
- Customize the recipe by adding diced avocado or using it as a versatile topping for various dishes like grilled fish, quesadillas, or scrambled eggs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg