Classic Pico de Gallo
A fresh and vibrant mix of tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro, perfect as a topping or dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup finely chopped white onion
- 1 medium jalapeño or serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 1/2 pounds ripe red tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Combine the chopped onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt in a medium serving bowl.
- Let the mixture marinate for about 5 minutes.
- While it’s marinating, chop the tomatoes and cilantro.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cilantro to the bowl. Stir well to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt as needed.
- For maximum flavor, let the mixture sit for 15 minutes or refrigerate for several hours before serving.
- Serve as a dip or topping, using a slotted spoon to avoid excess liquid.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 days for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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