Ah yes! Pico de Gallo 🍅—fresh, zesty, and the ultimate Mexican salsa. Unlike smooth salsas, it’s chunky, crisp, and perfect for tacos, chips, or topping meats.
Classic Pico de Gallo Recipe
Ingredients (makes ~2 cups):
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1–2 jalapeños, seeded & minced (adjust for heat)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
Optional:
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- A pinch of black pepper
Instructions:
- Combine ingredients
- In a bowl, mix tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and garlic (if using).
- Season & add lime
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture.
- Add salt to taste. Mix well.
- Chill & serve
- Let sit 10–15 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve fresh with tacos, grilled meats, or tortilla chips.
🔥 Tips
- Use ripe but firm tomatoes to avoid watery pico.
- Seed jalapeños for milder heat; leave seeds for extra kick.
- Can add diced avocado or cucumber for variation.
- Best eaten the same day for maximum freshness.
If you want, I can also give a super spicy version or a fruit-forward pico de gallo with mango or pineapple—it’s a game-changer for tacos.
Do you want that twist version?
