Authentic Pico de Gallo

Authentic Pico de Gallo

from natashaskitchen.com
Appetizer
15 min
6 servings
20 kcal / serving

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 lbroma tomatoes ((3-4 medium), or garden tomatoes, diced)
  • ½ mediumwhite onion ((1 cup chopped), or yellow onion or red onion)
  • 1jalapeno pepper (seeded and finely minced (optional))
  • ½ cupcilantro (chopped)
  • 2 tbsplime juice (from 1 lime)
  • ½ tspsalt (or to taste)
  • ⅛ tspblack pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper and chopped cilantro.

  2. 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.