Pico de Gallo
This easy pico de gallo recipe uses fresh ingredients to create an authentic Mexican salsa fresca that is delicious and ready in minutes!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 - 6 medium Roma tomatoes chopped (see notes)
- 1/2 medium onion (see notes)
- 1 medium chili pepper (deseeded and chopped, see notes)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (finely chopped)
- 1 medium lime (juice of 1 lime, plus wedges for serving.)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (add more to taste)
Instructions
- To make pico de gallo, first, finely chop all of the ingredients by hand. Do not use a food processor, or the consistency will be more like traditional salsa.
- Add the diced tomatoes, onion, chili pepper of choice, and cilantro to a bowl. Stir in the lime juice and season with salt and any additional seasonings you want to add, such as garlic powder, cumin, or coriander.
- Serve with tortilla chips and lime wedges or use it as a topping with your favorite Mexican recipe. Enjoy!
Notes
Pico de Gallo Ingredients
Pico de gallo is made with fresh ingredients. I have included some optional extras to add more flavor.
- Tomatoes: Roma tomatoes work best for pico de gallo since they contain less liquid than other varieties.
- Onion: I use white onions, but you can use other types of onions if you prefer.
- Cilantro: I love fresh cilantro, but if it is not your favorite, you can use less or substitute it with parsley.
- Chili Peppers: Fresh serrano peppers are traditionally used to make pico de gallo, but you can also use fresh jalapeño peppers, which are milder. I like spicy food, so if you are sensitive to spice, use less chili pepper in your pico. But if you like it hot, use 2 serrano peppers or more!
- Lime: Freshly squeezed lime juice adds flavor and keeps the pico bright and fresh!
- Salt: I like to use kosher salt to season my pico de gallo.
- Garlic: You can add a clove of minced fresh garlic or a sprinkle of garlic powder, if you like garlic. I love garlic and the flavor it adds.
- Cumin: Cumin adds a warm, nutty, and just a touch of sweetness to this pico de gallo recipe. Just a pinch goes a long way.
- Coriander: Coriander powder is warm, spicy, and nutty with a hint of citrus. Coriander is one of my favorite spices to add.