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A white plate of pico de gallo with one chip on top.
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Easy Pico De Gallo Recipe (Authentic Salsa in 5 Minutes)

This easy Pico De Gallo is a chunky salsa that is made with tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, cilantro and more. Use as a topper for tacos or a dip for tortilla chips. Try this authentic pico de gallo recipe today. Great for Cinco De Mayo!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 74kcal
Author: Kim Schob

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 Medium Tomatoes Roma
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion
  • 1 Jalapeno
  • 1 Cup Finely Chopped Cilantro fresh
  • 2 Tbsp Lime Juice
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
Cups - Metric

Instructions

  • Clean all vegetables. Dice tomatoes, onion, and jalapeno into small pieces.
  • Roll up the cilantro leaves and chop finely. Don't include the stem.
  • Put all chopped ingredients into a large bowl.
  • Toss everything together until well mixed.
  • Add salt and pepper to your liking. Keep it in the refrigerator until you're ready to eat.
  • When ready, serve it with chips or tacos.

Notes

  • Allowing the pico to sit in the fridge in a container overnight is going to provide you with an authentic flavor. As the mixture sits, the flavors will truly marinade well with each other.
  • Aim for similar sized ingredients. Changing the size of the diced ingredients does alter the flavor. Bigger pieces work best for topping main dishes, whereas finely diced is better for chip dipping.
  • Ensure all your ingredients are ripe and fresh. Especially the tomatoes, as it will alter the flavor. Fresh, plump, and slightly firm to a gentle squeeze.
  • If you want spice leave in the seeds of jalapeno. Otherwise, remove seeds and white membrane and soak in ice water for 5-10 minutes.
  • Use gloves when working with jalapenos; otherwise, it will irritate sensitive skin.
  • Add a pinch of sugar if you want to enhance the sweetness of the tomatoes. This is a trick I use often. A little goes a long way in this easy recipe.
  • Toss well right before serving to ensure all the flavors are blended.

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 740mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2673IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg