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Pico de Gallo – Vibrant Mexican Salsa
This classic Mexican salsa is crisp, zesty, and bursting with bright flavors. Made with ripe tomatoes, onion, chili, cilantro, lime, and salt, it’s a staple in Mexican cuisine and a perfect topping or side for tacos, ceviche, quesadillas, grilled meats, or simply served with tortilla chips.
Calories: 25kcal
Equipment
- 1 bowl for mixing ingredients
- 1 knife for chopping
- 1 cutting board for preparing ingredients
Ingredients
- 300 grams Ripe tomatoes about 4 medium, diced
- 50 grams White onion about 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 15 grams Jalapeño or serrano chili 1 pepper, seeds removed, finely chopped
- 25 grams Fresh cilantro about 1 small handful, finely chopped
- 5 grams Salt about 1 tsp
- 20 grams Freshly squeezed lime juice about 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Dice the tomatoes into small cubes, removing most of the seeds if desired.
- Finely chop the onion, chili, and cilantro.
- Combine everything in a bowl with the salt and lime juice.
- Let the salsa rest for 15–20 minutes at room temperature for the flavors to meld.
Notes
Serve as a topping or side for tacos, ceviche, quesadillas, grilled meats, or with tortilla chips.
Nutrition
Serving: 100g | Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g