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A vibrant bowl of authentic Pico de Gallo with fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeño.

Authentic Pico de Gallo

A fresh and vibrant Pico de Gallo made with ripe tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños, perfect as a dip or topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 25
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups diced ripe tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup diced white onion
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 minced jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • medium-sized bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spoon for stirring

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, diced white onion, chopped cilantro, and minced jalapeño.
  2. Add the lime juice, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.
  3. Gently stir all the ingredients together until well combined.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice to your preference.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes.

Notes

For best flavor, let the pico de gallo sit for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. You can add a pinch of cumin for an extra layer of flavor if desired.