PICO DE GALLO: THE ULTIMATE MEXICAN SALSA

Pico de Gallo is a zesty condiment made of diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeños, and lime juice.

It is more than just a condiment; it is also a delicious topping for tacos, quesadillas, and grilled meats, or a refreshing salsa and of course to dip tortilla chips in.

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Course: Dip

Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex

Keyword: Pico de gallo, salsa

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 22kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb Roma tomatoes (4-5 medium) - jelly and seeds part discarded, sliced and diced
1/2 medium onion (1 cup chopped)
1 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and finely minced
1/4 cup cup cilantro chopped
1 lime juiced
1/2 tsp salt to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cumin
dash cayenne too taste

Instructions

Chop the tomatoes, onion, jalapeño pepper and cilantro and put them in a medium bowl.
Add the lime juice and season with salt, pepper, cayenne, and cumin. Use 1/2 tsp of salt, 1/8 tsp of pepper, and adjust the amounts of the other spices as you like. Taste the mixture and make any changes if needed.
Let the mixture chill in the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour, or better yet, overnight. This allows the flavors to blend and intensify.

Notes

*Sometimes I add a little sugar, if my tomatoes are not very sweet. The salsa should not be sweet, but also, it should not be bitter.

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