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A bowl of pico de gallo with a spoon resting inside set on a piece of parchment in a rimmed baking tray.
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Pico de Gallo

This pico de gallo recipe, made from tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime, and chile, is a form of fresh salsa. A Mexican and Tex-Mex staple.
Prep Time15 minutes
Rest30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Tex Mex
Servings: 8 servings | 2 cups
Calories: 10

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups diced seeded tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
  • Heaping 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated lime or lemon zest, or more to taste
  • 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice, or more to taste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Serrano chiles, including seeds, or more to taste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, or more to taste
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Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and gently stir. Season to taste with more chile, zest, juice, or salt, if desired. If you can, let the salsa sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. (You can also make this salsa up to several hours before you intend to serve it.)

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 10kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 438mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g