How to Make Pico de Gallo – Fresh & No‑Cook
Pico de Gallo is a vibrant, no-cook salsa that captures the essence of fresh summer flavors. This easy-to-make dish combines juicy tomatoes, crunchy onions, and fragrant cilantro, all brightened by zesty lime juice and a hint of jalapeño heat. Perfect as a dip with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos and grilled meats, this salsa is sure to impress at any gathering. With minimal prep time, you can enjoy this refreshing addition to your meals in no time!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 jalapeño pepper, minced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean cutting board.
- Dice the tomatoes into small cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl.
- Chop the cilantro leaves and mix them in.
- Mince the jalapeño pepper and stir it into the mixture.
- Add lime juice and salt, then gently toss all ingredients until well combined.
- Allow to sit for 10 minutes for flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg