Pico de gallo is an authentic Mexican salsa recipe made from a handful of fresh ingredients, including tomatoes, onions, cilantro, serrano pepper, lime juice, and salt. It’s chunky, spicy, easy to make, and it’s the perfect party appetizer. This fresh and easy Pico de Gallo recipe is a chunky salsa topping, perfect for tacos, enchiladas and more!
Ingredients:
- 5 Roma tomatoes, diced and strained of any juices
- 1/2 cup diced purple (or white) onion
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 lime, juice of
- 5 cloves garlic
The traditional onion for a fresh Pico de Gallo is a white onion, but you can add in the purple onion if you like its color and milder flavor. As opposed to the harsher white onion. It’s really up to you on this one, both work great.
As for whether it’s best to use jalapeño peppers or serraño peppers, well that’s up to you as well. The jalapeño is a milder pepper, where the serraño packs more heat.
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Instructions:
1 ) Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
2 ) Keep covered and stored in the fridge.
NOTES: This fresh homemade salsa can last up to 5 days in the fridge. Leave the seeds in for extra heat or take them out for a more mild flavor!
