Favorite Pico De Gallo Recipe (Salsa Fresca)
It’s pico time! Made with raw vegetables, pico de gallo is a staple of Mexican cuisine. Put it on tacos, or just scoop it up with tortilla chips, this bright, fresh salsa fresca is sure to become one of your favorites.
Favorite Pico De Gallo Recipe (Salsa Fresca)
Course: Appetizers, Snacks, CondimentsCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: EasyServings
8
servingsPrep time
20
minutesIngredients
9-10 Roma tomatoes
1 Red onion
3 Jalapeno peppers (or serrano peppers for a much spicier pico)
1 Bunch Cilantro
2 Small limes (or 1 large lime)
2 Cloves Garlic (optional)
2 teaspoons Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
- Cut tomatoes into quarters. Slice out the seeds and juicy membrane and discard. Chop the remaining fleshy tomato parts into small pieces.
- Peel and chop the onion.
- Seed and finely chop the jalapeno peppers (or serrano).
- Peel and mince the garlic, if using.
- Chop the majority of the stems off of the cilantro bunch, and discard stems. Chop the cilantro leaves into small pieces.
- Combine all chopped ingredients into large bowl.
- Squeeze lime juice over top.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over top.
- Stir everything thoroughly.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes before eating.
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