4.8 from 12 votes
Pico de Gallo Recipe
Get ready to elevate your dishes with this vibrant and zesty Pico de Gallo! It's a fresh, uncooked salsa that's a medley of diced tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and a zingy splash of lime – a perfect burst of freshness for any meal.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 17 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 8 roma tomatoes seeds scooped out, diced small
- 1 Jalapeño diced fine
- ½ red onion diced
- ¼ cup cilantro fresh, chopped
- ¼ cup lime juice from about 2 limes
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Chop the ingredients: Dice the tomatoes and onion into small 1/4" cubes. Dice the jalapeno as fine as you can get it, and chop the cilantro well.
- Mix the ingredients: Add the chopped ingredients to a bowl and pour in the lime juice, then season with salt and pepper. Toss everything until well combined and let the ingredients sit together for at least 10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Tomato Type: Roma tomatoes are recommended due to their lower water content. However, you can use other tomato varieties, just ensure to scoop out the seeds to avoid a watery salsa.
- Adjust the Heat: Remember, the heat lies in the seeds and membrane of the jalapeño. Remove these parts for a milder salsa or leave them in for a spicier kick.
- Fresh Lime Juice: Using fresh lime juice is advised for its bright, fresh flavor. If needed, bottled lime juice can be used, but the flavor may differ slightly.
- Resting Time: Let the Pico de Gallo rest for at least 10 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together, making for a tastier salsa.
- Storage: Pico de Gallo can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Freezing is not recommended as it can alter the texture of the fresh ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
17kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02g
Sodium
149mg
(6%)
Potassium
174mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
574IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 17
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 17kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 574IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.