Easy Pico de Gallo
Besides being quick, this easy Pico de gallo recipe is a tasty condiment to use in almost any Mexican dish, such as burritos, quesadillas, and even scrambled eggs. They can be a great addition to appetizers, served with tortilla chips, or used to top Carne Asada or Grilled Chicken in a main dish.
Ingredients
- 5 medium to large sized fresh Roma Tomatoes , diced small
- 1 medium yellow onion , diced small
- 3 fresh jalapeños , finely chopped ( stemmed and seeded for for mild Pico de gallo
- 1 small Bunch of Cilantro leaves , roughly chopped (discard the long leafless stems before chopping)
- 2 limes or lemons , juiced (about ¼ cup), or add more as needed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt , adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper , adjust to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cilantro, onion, jalapeño (unseeded or seeded), lime juice, kosher salt, and ground black pepper; mix well.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning by adding kosher salt, ground black pepper, or lime juice as needed. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate to allow the flavors to meld for 1 hour or up to 1 day.
Notes
How to Store
Cover tightly by laying a sheet of plastic wrap. Seal the wrap to the edges of the bowl and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 24 hours; after that, it will start changing the flavor of the pico de gallo.
Make-Ahead
This pico de gallo recipe can be made 2 hours ahead of time. Cover tightly by laying a sheet of plastic wrap. Seal the wrap to the edges of the bowl and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 24 hours; after that, it will start changing the flavor of the pico de gallo.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Pico de Gallo
Amount per Serving
Calories
17
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.1
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.03
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02
g
Sodium
197
mg
9
%
Potassium
156
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
4
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
482
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
12
mg
1
%
Iron
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
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