Pico de Gallo

Made with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, onion, jalapeño and lime, this homemade Pico de Gallo recipe is the perfect refreshing & tangy Mexican condiment or dip!

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican, Tex Mex

Keyword pico de gallo, salsa fresca

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 19kcal

Author Chrissie

Equipment

Ingredients

4 roma tomatoes 2 cups chopped
1 medium white onion 1 cup chopped
1-3 jalapeño peppers, seeded depending on your preferred spice level
⅔ cup cilantro finely chopped
1-2 limes juice and zest
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

Wash and dice the tomatoes, removing the seeds inside. Finely dice the white onions. Chop the cilantro very finely.
Wearing gloves, remove the seeds from the jalapeño peppers and finely chop them.
Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, adding the zest and juice of the limes and seasoning everything with the salt (and pepper, if using).
Serve immediately with tortilla chips or store in the fridge until ready to serve with your favourite Mexican dishes.

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Notes

Make-Ahead Instructions

To make this recipe ahead, simply make as directed and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours before serving.

Storage Instructions

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.

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