Authentic Pico de Gallo Recipe
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
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Preparation
Step 1
In a medium bowl, dice tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, and chopped cilantro.
Step 2
Stir in 2 Tbsp lime juice and lightly season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, or season to taste. Enjoy right away or cover and refrigerate overnight.
Step 3
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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.
