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Fresh pico de gallo salsa made with diced tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and cilantro in a bowl with a lime wedge.
Alyssa

Authentic Pico de Gallo

Pico De Gallo is a popular Mexican salsa that's loaded with fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice. Excellent over tacos, burritos, nachos, or served with chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 20
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Roma tomatoes (3-4 medium), diced
  • 1/2 medium white onion, chopped
  • 1 whole jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely minced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice (from 1 lime)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper and chopped cilantro.
  2. Stir in lime juice and lightly season with salt and black pepper, or season to taste. Enjoy right away or cover and refrigerate overnight.

Notes

Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos and burritos.