Description
A fresh and flavorful Easy Pico de Gallo made with ripe tomatoes, crisp onions, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice. Perfect as a dip for chips or as a topping for tacos, burritos, and grilled meats.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 medium white onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all ingredients by dicing the tomatoes and onion, mincing the jalapeño, and chopping the cilantro.
- Add the tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro to a medium mixing bowl.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture.
- Season with salt and gently stir until well combined.
- Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
- Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For less heat, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeño.
- Use fresh, firm tomatoes for best texture and flavor.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Drain excess liquid before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
