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Bowl of fresh Pico de Gallo salsa made with diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime.

Pico de Gallo

Looking for a fresh and flavorful salsa? Pico de Gallo combines simple ingredients into a bright, refreshing condiment that instantly elevates tacos, grilled dishes, wraps, and snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 30
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium tomatoes diced
  • ¼ medium white onion finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Mexican spice mix
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1½ teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2½ tablespoons olive oil

Equipment

  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon/Spatula

Method
 

  1. Choose firm, ripe red tomatoes.
  2. Remove the stems and the pulpy centers.
  3. Finely dice the tomatoes into small, uniform pieces (similar to the cut used for tabbouleh).
  4. Finely dice the onions and add them to a mixing bowl with the chopped tomatoes.
  5. Remove the thick stems from a bunch of fresh cilantro.
  6. Finely chop the leaves and add them to the bowl.
  7. Finely dice your jalapeños.
  8. Add a Mexican spice blend.
  9. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture and drizzle with a generous amount of olive oil.
  10. Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.
  11. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, nachos, or tacos.

Video

Notes

  • You can use fresh jalapeños for a crisp bite or pickled jalapeños (as used in the video) for extra acidity and heat.
  • If you don't have a pre-made blend, use a mixture of salt, black pepper, and a pinch of cumin