Pico de Gallo Recipe
The ultimate Mexican salsa, this easy Pico de Gallo recipe, or 'Rooster's Beak' Salsa, is made with fresh tomato, jalapeno, onion, cilantro and lime juice.
Servings: 4
Calories: 41kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound vine ripened tomatoes diced
- 2 jalapeno peppers diced
- 1 small white onion diced
- 3 tablespoons cilantro cleaned and stemmed - add up to 1/2 to 1 cup, to your preference
- Juice from 1 lime about 3 tablespoons
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Add the tomatoes, jalapenos (or serranos), onion, and cilantro to a mixing bowl.
- Add the lime juice and salt. Mix to combine.
- Taste and adjust for salt and lime.
- Cover and let the flavor mingle for a good hour or so, though you can serve it right away if you're in a hurry.
Video
Notes
Makes 3-4 cups.
Heat Factor: Mild-Medium. You'll get a bit of a kick from the jalapenos, depending on their variable heat value. You can really spice it up by incorporating serrano peppers or even spicier habanero peppers.
I like to add minced garlic and a touch of cumin and black pepper to my pico de gallo as well. See the recipe video.
Nutrition
Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1290IU | Vitamin C: 29.9mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.8mg