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Authentic Pico de Gallo: Fresh Salsa Recipe

Close-up of a white bowl filled with vibrant, freshly chopped Authentic pico de gallo ingredients.

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Make this fresh and colorful authentic pico de gallo. This zesty pico de gallo is a simple, punchy addition to your veggie-forward meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium ripe Roma tomatoes, finely diced
  • 1/2 medium white onion, finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (use more for extra heat)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare your vegetables: Dice the tomatoes, white onion, and jalapeño into small, uniform pieces.
  2. Combine the diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and chopped cilantro in a medium bowl.
  3. Squeeze the fresh lime juice over the vegetable mixture.
  4. Sprinkle the salt over the ingredients.
  5. Gently stir all ingredients together until they are just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Taste the salsa and adjust salt or lime juice as needed for your preference.
  7. For the best flavor, cover the bowl and let the fresh salsa rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For an easy vegetable prep, you can dice all the vegetables ahead of time, but mix the salsa just before serving for maximum freshness.
  • If you prefer a milder flavor, remove all seeds and white membranes from the jalapeño.
  • This recipe works well as a healthy dip idea or as a topping for grilled fish or chicken.

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