Classic Pico de Gallo
This Classic Pico de Gallo is fresh, zesty, and loaded with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and cilantro. Perfect as a dip with chips or as a bright topping for tacos, grilled meats, and more!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup finely chopped white onion about 1 small onion
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped
- ¼ cup lime juice 1 lime
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt more to taste
- 1 ½ pounds ripe red tomatoes about 8 small or 4 large, chopped
- ½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro about 1bunch
Instructions
- In a medium serving bowl, combine the chopped onion, jalapeño, lime juice and salt. Let it marinate for about 5 minutes while you chop the tomatoes and cilantro.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cilantro to the bowl and stir to combine. Taste, and add more salt if needed.
- For the best flavor, let the mixture sit for 15 minutes - 1 hour in the refrigerator. Pico de gallo keeps well in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 3-4 days.
