Pico de Gallo is a fresh, chunky salsa made with diced tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. This dish is perfect for sunny gatherings, taco nights, or any time I want a taste of summer in every bite.
How to Pair:
- Tortilla chips
- Grilled chicken
- Fish tacos
- Scrambled eggs
- Quesadillas
- Carne asada
- Guacamole
- Margarita cocktails
Try this simple Pico de Gallo here. This recipe gives you the classic fresh, juicy, slightly crunchy pico de gallo texture every time, as long as the vegetables are diced evenly and mixed just before serving.
This easy pico de gallo is bright, chunky, and full of fresh flavor; perfect for tacos, chips, grilled chicken, burrito bowls, or spooning over eggs.
- Servings: 4
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 0 minutes
- Total time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 28 per serving
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Condiment
Ingredients
- 4 medium Roma tomatoes, diced small
- 1/2 small white onion, finely diced
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- Dice the Roma tomatoes into small even pieces and add them to a medium bowl.
- Finely dice the white onion and jalapeño, then add both to the bowl.
- Chop the cilantro and mix it in with the vegetables.
- Pour in the fresh lime juice.
- Sprinkle in the salt and black pepper, if using.
- Stir everything gently until evenly combined.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving so the flavors blend together.
Nutrition
- Calories: 28
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Protein: 1g
- Fat: 0g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Vitamin C: 15mg
- Potassium: 180mg
Notes
- For the best texture, use Roma tomatoes because they are firm and less watery.
- Remove the tomato seeds if you want a less juicy salsa.
- For extra heat, keep some jalapeño seeds in.
- Letting it rest for 5–10 minutes gives the most balanced flavor.
- Best enjoyed fresh on the same day for the perfect chunky texture.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
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