Description
This easy Pico De Gallo recipe offers a bright, fresh, and versatile topping perfect for elevating a variety of dishes. Made with ripe tomatoes, crisp white onion, fragrant cilantro, zesty lime juice, and a hint of green chili pepper, this vibrant salsa bursts with clean and refreshing flavors. It is quick to prepare and adaptable to your preferred heat level, making it a delicious and healthy addition to tacos, salads, grilled dishes, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Herbs
- 3 fresh ripe tomatoes, finely diced
- 1/2 cup white onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1 green chili pepper, finely diced (adjust to taste)
Liquids and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), optional
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Finely dice the tomatoes, white onion, and green chili pepper into small pieces to ensure the flavors meld well and the salsa has a consistent texture.
- Chop the cilantro: Coarsely chop fresh cilantro leaves, avoiding the stems to prevent bitterness and maintain a fresh aroma.
- Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, gently combine all the diced vegetables, chopped cilantro, salt, freshly squeezed lime juice, and a splash of vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) if using.
- Let flavors meld: Allow the mixture to rest at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes so the juices mingle and the salsa’s flavors intensify.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and modify the salsa by adding more salt, lime juice, or chili pepper according to your preference before serving.
Notes
- Choose firm tomatoes to avoid a watery salsa with better texture.
- Use fresh lime juice for a bright and tangy flavor instead of bottled lime juice.
- Let the salsa rest after mixing to allow flavors to blend fully.
- Chop all ingredients uniformly to create a balanced bite.
- Add chili gradually to control the spice level without overpowering the other flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Pico de Gallo, fresh salsa, Mexican salsa, fresh topping, vegetarian salsa, easy salsa, healthy salsa
