Here’s a fresh, simple, and authentic pico de gallo—a classic Mexican salsa that’s bright and full of flavor 🌮🍅:
🍅 Pico de Gallo
🛒 Ingredients
- 3–4 ripe tomatoes (diced)
- ½ small onion (finely chopped)
- 1–2 jalapeños (seeded & minced, adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ tsp salt
- Optional: pinch of black pepper
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep ingredients:
- Dice tomatoes, chop onion, mince jalapeños, and chop cilantro.
- Mix:
- Combine everything in a bowl.
- Season:
- Add lime juice and salt.
- Mix gently.
- Rest (important):
- Let sit for 10–15 minutes so flavors blend.
- Serve:
- Enjoy fresh with chips, tacos, grilled meat, or eggs.
💡 Tips
- Use firm tomatoes to avoid excess water
- Remove jalapeño seeds for less heat 🌶️
- Add a little garlic for extra kick
- Best eaten fresh (same day)
🌮 Great With
- Tacos & burritos
- Grilled chicken or steak
- Nachos or tortilla chips
If you want, I can give you a restaurant-style chunky pico, spicy version, or a mango pico de gallo twist 🥭🔥
