Pico de Gallo

February 12, 2024

Loaded with fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice. Learn the secret to the best Mexican Pico de Gallo; one simple tip makes it taste authentic. Combine all of the ingredients, cover and refrigerate for a day.

Summary

  • Prep Time: 15 min
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  • Total Time: 15 min
  • Servings: 6
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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.

Adjustments

  • None

History

  • 2024-02-11 – Made it for part of our Super Bowl spread. Didn’t get to let it rest a day but it was still good for topping nachos.

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