Best Pico De Gallo Recipe: Fresh, Zesty Mexican Salsa Recipe
This authentic Pico de Gallo recipe is a zesty, fresh, and easy-to-make Mexican salsa made with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and jalapeño. It’s perfect as a dip with tortilla chips or as a flavorful topping for tacos, enchiladas, and other Mexican dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
- Category: Salsa
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes (about 3 to 4 small tomatoes)
- ¾ cup diced white onion
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, stemmed and diced
- ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, stir together the diced tomatoes, white onion, chopped cilantro, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, diced jalapeño, and sea salt. Mix well to combine all the fresh flavors evenly.
- Season to Taste: Taste the mixture and add additional salt if needed to balance the flavors according to your preference.
- Chill Until Ready to Use: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pico de gallo for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Serve chilled as a dip with tortilla chips or as a fresh topping for Mexican dishes like tacos, enchiladas, or grilled meats.
Notes
- For less heat, remove the seeds from the jalapeño before dicing.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor instead of bottled lime juice.
- Fresh tomatoes are key—use ripe, firm tomatoes for optimal texture and taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for freshness.
