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Pico de Gallo

A bright, fresh Mexican salsa made with ripe tomatoes, white onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice — no cooking required.

15 minEasyServes 435 cal/serving

MexicanSaladNo-CookVeganMediterraneanGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-Free

Ingredients

  • 4 roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup white onion, finely diced
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 cloves garlic clove, minced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place 4 diced roma tomatoes in a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl and let drain for 5 minutes to remove excess liquid.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, combine the drained tomatoes, 1/2 cup finely diced white onion, 2 seeded, minced jalapeño peppers, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 cloves minced garlic clove.

  3. 3

    Add 2 tbsp fresh lime juice and 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice as needed.

  5. 5

    Let the pico rest for at least 5 minutes before serving so the flavors meld.

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