Here’s a fresh, authentic Pico de Gallo recipe — simple, bright, and perfect for tacos, chips, bowls, eggs, everything!
🌶️ Pico de Gallo (Salsa Fresca)
Ingredients
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4–5 ripe Roma tomatoes, finely diced
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½ medium white onion, finely diced
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1–2 jalapeños or serranos, minced (seeded for mild)
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¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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Juice of 1 lime (adjust to taste)
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Salt to taste (start with ½ tsp)
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Optional: 1 small garlic clove, minced
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Optional: a pinch of oregano or cumin
Instructions
1. Prep Your Vegetables
Dice tomatoes and onions into small, even cubes.
Seed and mince the jalapeños (or leave seeds in for more heat).
2. Mix
In a bowl, combine:
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tomatoes
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onion
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jalapeños
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cilantro
3. Add Lime & Salt
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Add lime juice.
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Sprinkle with salt.
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Mix gently.
4. Rest for Flavor
Let sit 10–15 minutes.
This allows the tomatoes to release juice and the flavors to blend.
Tips for the Best Pico
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Use ripe but firm tomatoes.
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White onion gives the most authentic Mexican flavor.
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Adjust heat with serranos (hotter) or jalapeños (milder).
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Add lime gradually so you don’t overpower the freshness.
Serving Ideas
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Tacos, tostadas, burritos
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Grilled meats or fish
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Eggs (huevos rancheros, scrambled, omelets)
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Nachos
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With chips as a fresh salsa
Want a fruit pico version (mango, pineapple, strawberry)?
Or a restaurant-style chunky pico?
