Description
Mexican pico de gallo recipe brings fresh zest to summer gatherings with crisp tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime. Spicy and cool ingredients blend perfectly for authentic salsa that elevates tacos, chips, and grilled meats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium tomatoes, ripe, diced (2 cups / 480 mL)
- ½ small onion, red or white, finely diced
- ½ jalapenos, seeded, finely chopped (adjust for spice)
- ¼ cup cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 1 lime, juiced (2 tbsps / 30 mL)
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Vegetable Preparation: Meticulously dice tomatoes into uniform, seed-free cubes to preserve texture and minimize excess moisture.
- Aromatics and Heat: Finely mince white onion and jalapeno peppers, creating delicate fragments that distribute flavor and spiciness evenly throughout the salsa.
- Herbal Infusion: Chop cilantro leaves to release their vibrant, aromatic essence, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the pico de gallo.
- Flavor Fusion: Combine all chopped ingredients in a mixing bowl, allowing natural flavor interactions to occur organically.
- Citrus and Seasoning: Drizzle fresh lime juice across the vegetable medley, then delicately sprinkle sea salt and cracked black pepper to elevate the natural taste profile.
- Gentle Integration: Softly fold ingredients together, ensuring each component maintains its integrity while creating a harmonious blend.
- Final Touches: Taste and adjust seasonings, carefully balancing heat, acidity, and saltiness to achieve a perfectly calibrated salsa.
- Serving Recommendation: Let the pico de gallo rest briefly to intensify flavors, then serve immediately as a versatile accompaniment to various dishes or enjoy as a standalone condiment.
Notes
- Dice with Precision: Use a sharp knife and cutting board to create uniform, small vegetable cubes that ensure consistent texture and flavor distribution.
- Control Moisture Levels: Remove seeds from tomatoes and drain excess liquid to prevent watery salsa and maintain a crisp, fresh consistency.
- Balance Heat Carefully: Adjust jalapeno quantity based on personal spice tolerance, removing seeds for milder flavor or including them for extra kick.
- Freshness is Key: Prepare ingredients just before serving to preserve vibrant colors, crisp textures, and maximum flavor intensity of each component.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg