Salsa Fresca (Pico de Gallo)
This easy homemade Salsa Fresca is fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor! It comes together in minutes and is great for scooping, topping, or adding bright flavor to Mexican-inspired dishes.
Servings: 5 (1/2 cup servings)
Ingredients
- 1 lb. vine-ripened tomatoes
- 1/2 cup white onion
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
- 1-2 jalapeño peppers
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Finely dice the tomatoes and onion. (I remove and discard some of the excess liquid & seeds from the tomatoes.)
- Chop the cilantro. Finely dice the jalapeño. (I remove the seeds and ribs, handling carefully.)
- Add all ingredients to a medium bowl. Add lime juice and salt. Toss well.
- Taste and adjust the flavors as desired with more onion, lime juice, cilantro, etc. You can serve it immediately, but for best flavor allow it marinate in the fridge for a few hours (or overnight) to let the flavors combine.
Notes
Spicy level: Jalapeños can range in spiciness. To keep it mild, I omit the seeds and inner ribs. However you could omit the jalapeño, or use poblano instead. If you like it spicy, feel free to use two jalapeños or even serrano pepper for more spice.
Tomatoes: Most often I use tomatoes on the vine, but roma tomatoes can work too. Be sure your tomatoes are ripe and flavorful as that can make all the difference.
Yield: Recipe makes a heaping 2.5 cups fresh salsa.
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Calories: 23 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 0.2 g | Saturated Fat: 0.03 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g | Potassium: 250 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 861 IU | Vitamin C: 19 mg | Calcium: 14 mg | Iron: 0.3 mg
