How to Make Pico de Gallo

How to Make Pico de Gallo

A simple, classic Pico de Gallo made with fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. This easy homemade pico de gallo comes together in minutes and is perfect for serving with chips, tacos, or burrito bowls!

Author: Food with Feeling

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: Mexican

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 22 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 lb - roma tomatoes
  • ½ cup - white onion
  • 2 - jalapenos
  • ½ cup - cilantro
  • 1 - Lime

Instructions

  1. Dice your tomatoes, cutting the sides of the roma tomatoes to leave most of the seeds out of the salsa, place in a strainer, then salt with 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt.
  2. Chop up your onion, jalapenos, and cilantro. Place into a medium bowl.
  3. Place drained tomatoes in with the other ingredients. Then squeeze half of the lime juice into the bowl and mix everything together.
  4. Taste test and add more salt and/or lime juice as desired!
  5. Storage Instructions – Store leftover pico de gallo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir before serving and add a squeeze of fresh lime if needed.

Nutrition

Energy: 22 kcal | Total Fat: 0 g | Saturated: 0 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Total Carbs: 5 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugars: 2 g | Proteins: 1 g | Sodium: 5 mg | Polyunsaturated: 0 g | Monounsaturated: 0 g

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