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Fresh Homemade Pico de Gallo

A vibrant, classic Mexican salsa made with tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime—perfect for topping tacos, chips, and grilled dishes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Condiment
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 25

Ingredients
  

Pico de Gallo
  • 4 Roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 small white onion finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
  • 0.5 cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 0.5 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper optional

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Dice the tomatoes and remove excess seeds if very watery.
  2. Finely chop onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  3. Combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. Mix gently, adjust seasoning, and chill 15–30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For spicier pico, keep some jalapeño seeds or use serrano peppers.