Description
A fresh and vibrant Mexican pico de gallo made with ripe tomatoes, crisp onions, zesty lime, and chiles, delivering a bright and flavorful condiment perfect for tacos, chips, and grilled dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, diced (about 3 cups)
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 large white onion, finely diced (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 to 2 serrano or jalapeño chiles, finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (from 1 lime)
Instructions
- Place diced tomatoes in a bowl and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Toss well.
- Transfer tomatoes to a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl and let drain for 20–30 minutes. Discard liquid.
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained tomatoes, onion, chiles, and cilantro.
- Add lime juice and gently toss to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Salting and draining tomatoes improves flavor and texture.
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for best results.
- Adjust chile quantity based on spice preference.
- Best enjoyed fresh within 1–2 days.
- Stir before serving to redistribute juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
