5 from 621 votes
Authentic Pico de Gallo
Authentic Pico de Gallo is a fresh salsa made from diced ripe Roma tomatoes, white onion, jalapeno, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. The mixture brings bright, tangy, and slightly spicy notes, with crisp vegetable texture and herbal freshness. It can be eaten immediately or chilled to meld flavors further.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
as an appetizer
Calories:
20 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 lb Roma tomato 3-4 medium), or garden tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 white onion 1 cup chopped), or yellow onion or red onion, medium
- 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.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Drain any excess liquid before serving to keep the salsa from becoming watery.
Nutrition Information
Calories
20kcal
(1%)
Carbs
4g
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
199mg
(8%)
Potassium
199mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
745IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 as an appetizer
Amount Per Serving
Calories 20
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 20kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 4g | |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 199mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 745IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.