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A white bowl filled with pico de gallo, a tortilla chip, and an aqua napkin
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5 from 3 votes

Pico de Gallo

An easy, healthy homemade raw salsa, made in just 20 minutes!
Prep Time20 minutes
Resting Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Pico de Gallo Recipe, Pico de Gallo Salsa
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 21kcal
Author: Niki Medlin

Ingredients

  • 1/2 of a small onion
  • 5 roma tomatoes
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 bunch of cilantro
  • 2 limes
  • salt
  • chips

Instructions

  • Dice the onion
  • Remove the pulp and seeds from the tomatoes and dice
  • Remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeno and finely dice
  • Finely chop the garlic and cilantro
  • Mix together in a bowl
  • Add the juice of 2 limes
  • Salt to taste
  • Allow to sit for 10-15 minutes to develop the flavors

Notes

If you prefer a spicier version, add the seeds and ribs from the jalapeno pepper.
Pico de gallo is best served just slightly chilled or at room temperature and is best when fresh or within 12 hours of being made.
Store your pico de gallo in an air tight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 480IU | Vitamin C: 17.2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.3mg