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Authentic Pico de Gallo

Pico De Gallo is a popular Mexican salsa that's loaded with fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice. Pico De Gallo is excellent over tacos, burritos, nachos, or served with chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 as an appetizer
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 20
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Roma tomatoes (3-4 medium), or garden tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 medium white onion (1 cup chopped), or yellow onion or red onion
  • 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

Method
 

  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.

Notes

To Store Pico de Gallo: transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. You can drain any excess liquid before serving if desired.