Authentic Pico de Gallo Recipe

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Total Time
15 mins
Prep Time
15 mins
Rating
4.98 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients

6 servings
  • 1 lb tomatoes, (3-4 medium), diced
  • 1/2 medium onion, (1 cup chopped)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely minced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice, from 1 lime
  • 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
BeginnerGluten-FreeHealthyQuick and Easy
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Preparation

Chef’s notes

The key to a traditional pico de gallo is in letting it rest. Combine all of the ingredients, cover, and refrigerate for a day. The tomatoes will juice up, and the flavors will meld so every bite is flavor-packed.
Use gloves or a Ziploc bag to cover your hands when seeding and handling hot peppers.
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