Fresh Pico de Gallo Recipe for Vibrant Flavor
A crisp, bright salsa made with fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, lime, and cilantro. This no-cook pico de gallo brings balanced acidity and herbaceous depth to tacos, proteins, and salads with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Recipes
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup finely chopped white onion (about 1 small onion)
1 medium jalapeño or serrano pepper, finely chopped (seeds removed for milder heat)
¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
¾ teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
1½ pounds ripe red tomatoes (about 8 small), chopped
½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (about 1 bunch)
Instructions
Combine white onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and ¾ teaspoon salt in a bowl.
Let marinate for 5 minutes to soften onion’s sharpness.
Stir in chopped tomatoes and cilantro to combine.
Adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
Chill for 15 minutes to let flavors meld before serving.
Notes
Use red onion for a slightly sweeter flavor
Adjust jalapeño seeds/seeds to control heat level
Roma tomatoes reduce excess moisture
Store in airtight container for up to 3 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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