Pico De Gallo

This Pico De Gallo recipe offers a fresh and vibrant take on the classic Mexican salsa. Unlike a puréed salsa, this chunky condiment is made with finely chopped fresh ingredients, creating a bright and zesty flavor with a satisfying texture. It’s the perfect topping for tacos, a fresh dip for tortilla chips, or a simple garnish for grilled meats.

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Pico De Gallo

Ingredients:

Ingredient Quantity
Finely chopped white onion 1 cup (about 1 small onion)
Medium jalapeño or serrano pepper, finely chopped 1 (ribs and seeds removed)
Lime juice ¼ cup
Fine sea salt ¾ teaspoon, plus more to taste
Ripe red tomatoes, chopped 1 ½ pounds (about 8 small or 4 large)
Finely chopped fresh cilantro ½ cup (about 1 bunch)

How To Make Pico De Gallo:

  1. Step 1: Prep & Marinate Onion: In a medium serving bowl, combine the chopped onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Let it marinate for about 5 minutes while you chop the tomatoes and cilantro.
  2. Step 2: Combine & Season: Add the chopped tomatoes and cilantro to the bowl and stir to combine. Taste, and add more salt if the flavors don’t quite sing.
  3. Step 3: Marinate for Flavor: For the best flavor, let the mixture marinate for 15 minutes or several hours in the refrigerator.
  4. Step 4: Serve: Serve as a dip, or with a slotted spoon or large serving fork to avoid transferring too much watery tomato juice with your pico. Pico de gallo keeps well in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 4 days.

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