Description
This Pico de Gallo is a fresh and zesty Mexican salsa made with ripe tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime juice. It’s perfect for tacos, burritos, chips, or as a flavorful topping for grilled meats and seafood! 🍅🌿🔥
Ingredients
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For the Pico de Gallo:
- 4 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced (seeds removed for milder flavor)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Prepare the Ingredients:
- Dice the tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño into small, even pieces.
- Chop fresh cilantro finely.
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Mix the Pico de Gallo:
- In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- Add lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
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Let It Rest:
- Stir well and let sit for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
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Serve & Enjoy:
- Use immediately or refrigerate for later.
- Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled chicken, or seafood
Notes
- For extra heat, keep the jalapeño seeds or add a diced serrano pepper.
- For a tangier taste, add extra lime juice.
- For a sweeter twist, mix in diced mango or pineapple.