Description
Classic Pico de Gallo is a fresh Mexican salsa made with ripe tomatoes, onions, chiles, cilantro, and lime. It’s quick to prepare, bursting with flavor, and perfect as a topping or dip for just about any dish.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ripe tomatoes, diced into ¼–½ inch pieces (about 3 cups)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- ½ large white onion, finely diced (about ¾ cup)
- 1–2 serrano or jalapeño chiles, finely diced (seeds and membranes removed for less heat)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (from 1 lime)
Instructions
- Season diced tomatoes with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and place in a colander to drain for 20–30 minutes.
- Transfer tomatoes to a large bowl. Stir in diced onion, chopped chiles, cilantro, and lime juice.
- Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- Let the salsa sit for 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- Add diced mango, pineapple, or peaches for a fruity variation.
- Use poblano peppers instead of serrano/jalapeño for a milder salsa.
- Swap cilantro with parsley or mint if desired.
- Add citrus zest (orange or grapefruit) for extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
