Pico de Gallo
Fresh homemade pico de gallo with juicy tomatoes, crisp onion, fresh lime, and just the right amount of heat. It takes about 15 minutes to make, plus a short rest to bring the flavors together. Serve it fresh with tortilla chips or your favorite Mexican dishes.
Servings: 16 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds Roma tomatoes diced
- 1 cup finely diced white onion
- 1 jalapeño finely chopped
- 1 serrano pepper finely chopped, optional
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 1 garlic clove finely grated or minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
Instructions
- Add the diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, serrano, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and salt to a medium bowl. Gently toss to combine.
- Let the pico de gallo sit for 10 to 15 minutes to give the salt and lime juice time to draw out the juices and bring the flavors together.
- Stir again, then taste and add more salt or lime juice as needed. Serve right away or cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
Tomatoes: Roma tomatoes are a good choice because they're meaty and not excessively juicy. If yours release a lot of liquid when diced, drain them in a colander for 5 to 10 minutes. There's no need to remove the seeds unless there's a lot of watery seed gel.
Adjust the heat: Jalapeños vary quite a bit in heat. For milder pico, remove the membranes and seeds and leave out the serrano. For more heat, leave the membranes intact and add the serrano.
Salt: This recipe was developed using Diamond Crystal kosher salt. If you're using Morton kosher salt or fine table salt, start with less since they're saltier by volume.
Storage: Pico de gallo has the best texture the day it's made, but leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. The tomatoes will soften and release more juice as they sit.
Serving size: This recipe makes about 4 cups of pico de gallo. One serving is approximately ¼ cup.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 13kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 409IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.2mg
