Authentic Pico de Gallo
from natashaskitchen.com
15 min
Pico De Gallo is a popular Mexican salsa that's loaded with fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice. Pico De Gallo is excellent over tacos, burritos, nachos, or served with chips.
Ingredients
- 1 lb tomatoes ((3-4 medium), diced)
- 1/2 medium onion ((1 cup chopped))
- 1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and finely minced (optional))
- 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 2 Tbsp lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Directions
- 1
In a medium bowl, diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper and chopped cilantro.
- 2
Stir in 2 Tbsp lime juice and lightly season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, or season to taste. Enjoy right away or cover and refrigerate overnight.