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Pico de Gallo is a fresh, zesty Mexican salsa made with simple ingredients like tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime, and jalapeños. It’s perfect as a topping for tacos, burritos, grilled meats, or served as a dip with tortilla chips.
Here’s a basic recipe for Pico de Gallo:
Ingredients:
- 4 medium tomatoes, finely chopped (Roma tomatoes work well)
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped (yellow or red onion)
- 1-2 jalapeños, seeds removed and finely chopped (adjust based on your spice preference)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- Wash the tomatoes, jalapeños, and cilantro thoroughly. Dice the tomatoes into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.
- Chop the onion and jalapeños finely and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
- Chop the cilantro and add it to the mixture.
- Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl.
2. Season:
- Stir the ingredients together. Add salt and pepper to taste, mixing until the flavors are evenly distributed.
3. Let it Sit:
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