Pico de Gallo (Fresh Mexican Salsa)

Description

Pico de Gallo is a fresh and vibrant Mexican salsa made with juicy tomatoes, crisp onions, cilantro, jalapeños, and lime juice. It’s light, refreshing, and packed with bold flavors that instantly brighten any meal. Perfect as a dip with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, burritos, and more.

Ingredients

• 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
• 1 small white onion, finely chopped
• 1–2 jalapeños, finely diced
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 2 limes
• 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Wash and dice the tomatoes into small pieces.
2. Finely chop the onion, jalapeños, and cilantro.
3. Add everything to a large mixing bowl.
4. Pour in fresh lime juice and add minced garlic if using.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Mix gently until well combined.
7. Let sit for 10–15 minutes so the flavors blend together.
8. Serve fresh with tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, grilled chicken, or nachos.

Tips

• Remove jalapeño seeds for a milder salsa.
• Use roma tomatoes for less watery pico de gallo.
• Add diced avocado or cucumber for extra freshness.
• Best served fresh on the same day.

Q/A

Q1: What’s the difference between salsa and pico de gallo?

Pico de gallo is chunkier and made with fresh raw ingredients, while regular salsa is usually blended and sometimes cooked.

Q2: How spicy is pico de gallo?

It can be mild or spicy depending on how many jalapeños you add.

Q3: Can I store leftovers?

Yes, keep it refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Q4: What can I serve it with?

Tacos, burritos, grilled meats, eggs, rice bowls, nachos, or tortilla chips.

Q5: Can I make it ahead of time?

Yes, but it tastes freshest when served within a few hours of making it.