Fresh Pico de Gallo? Yes! It’s a vibrant, fresh Mexican salsa made from chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeños — perfect as a dip, topping, or side.
Here’s a classic, no-cook recipe:
🍅🌶️ Fresh Pico de Gallo (Salsa Fresca)
Ingredients:
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4 ripe tomatoes, finely diced (Roma tomatoes work great)
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1 small white onion, finely chopped
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1-2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced (adjust to taste)
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½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
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Juice of 1 lime
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Salt to taste
Instructions:
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In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, and cilantro.
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Squeeze lime juice over the mixture.
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Add salt to taste and stir well.
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Let it sit for 10-15 minutes to let flavors meld.
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Serve fresh with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled meats, or eggs!
Tips:
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For less heat, remove all seeds from jalapeños or substitute with milder peppers.
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Use fresh lime juice—bottled doesn’t quite have the same zing.
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You can add a small minced garlic clove for an extra punch.