Pico de Gallo
A fresh, zesty Mexican salsa made with ripe tomatoes, spicy jalapeño, crisp red onion, and fragrant cilantro. The bright lime juice and a pinch of salt bring the flavors together, making it perfect for tacos, salads, or as a topping for grilled proteins.
Recipe by Jack Early· Structured by ReelsMeals
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10 min estimated total time for 8 servings.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/10 lb tomatoes
- 2 1/2 oz jalapeño
- 1 4/5 oz cilantro
- 6 1/5 oz red onion
- 1 lime
- to taste salt
Instructions
- 1Trim the stems from the tomatoes, cut them in half, and remove the seeds if a less watery salsa is desired.
- 2Dice the tomatoes into small, uniform cubes (about ½‑inch pieces).
- 3Slice the jalapeño lengthwise, remove the seeds for less heat (or leave them for a spicier salsa), and finely chop.
- 4Peel the red onion and chop it finely, aiming for pieces similar in size to the tomatoes.
- 5Roughly chop the cilantro, including stems, then give it a quick toss to separate the leaves.
- 6Place all chopped vegetables (tomatoes, jalapeño, onion, cilantro) into a mixing bowl.
- 7Roll the lime on the countertop to release its juices, then cut it in half and squeeze the juice over the vegetables.
- 8Stir the mixture thoroughly to evenly distribute the lime juice.
- 9Season the salsa with salt, starting with a pinch, then taste and adjust as needed.
- 10Let the pico de gallo rest for about 10 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld.
- 11Give the salsa a final stir, taste for final seasoning adjustments, and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
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- How many servings does this Pico de Gallo recipe make?
- This recipe makes 8 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Pico de Gallo recipe come from?
- It was shared by Jack Early on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.