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Pico de Gallo

Mexican · Sauce · Appetizer

A refreshing and chunky Mexican salsa fresca made with ripe tomatoes, crisp onions, fresh cilantro, and a kick of jalapeño.

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15 minFrom prep to plate
Prep time15 min
Cook timeNo cook
Servings4 people
DifficultyEasy
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How to make it

4 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Dice the Roma tomatoes, white onion, and jalapeño pepper

    Dice the Roma tomatoes, white onion, and jalapeño pepper into uniform pieces and place them in a medium mixing bowl.

  2. Finely chop the fresh cilantro

    Finely chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl with the vegetables.

  3. Squeeze the juice of one lime

    Squeeze the juice of one lime over the mixture and sprinkle with salt. Toss everything together until well combined.

  4. Taste and adjust salt or lime juice if needed

    Taste and adjust salt or lime juice if needed. Let the Pico de Gallo rest for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to develop before serving.

    15 min

A little kitchen wisdom

For the best flavor, let the salsa sit for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the juices to meld. Use the freshest produce possible. If you prefer less heat, remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeño.

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For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

Pico de gallo is best fresh but can be made 4-6 hours in advance. Drain excess liquid before serving if made ahead.

Store & enjoy

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Note that the tomatoes will release more liquid the longer they sit. Serve cold. Do not reheat.

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Pico de Gallo
Step 1 of 4

Dice the Roma tomatoes, white onion, and jalapeño pepper

Dice the Roma tomatoes, white onion, and jalapeño pepper into uniform pieces and place them in a medium mixing bowl.