Description
A fresh and vibrant salsa fresca made with juicy tomatoes, crisp onions, jalapeño, and lime juice for the perfect homemade pico de gallo.
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced (about 500 g)
- 1/2 medium white onion, finely chopped (about 80 g)
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (15 g)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (30 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Place diced tomatoes into a medium mixing bowl.
- Add chopped onion, diced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.
- Pour in the fresh lime juice.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add minced garlic if using.
- Gently stir everything together until evenly combined.
- Let the salsa rest for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Taste and adjust lime juice or salt if needed before serving.
Notes
- Use Roma tomatoes for a firmer texture and less excess liquid.
- Remove jalapeño seeds for a milder salsa.
- Add diced avocado or mango for variation.
- Serve fresh for the best texture and flavor.
- Stir before serving if stored, as tomatoes release liquid over time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 45 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
