Pico de Gallo
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Vegan Gluten-free Mexican

Pico de Gallo

A bright, hand-chopped Mexican tomato salsa with crisp onion, fresh cilantro, lime, and just enough jalapeño heat. Resting briefly lets the flavors meld while keeping the vegetables lively.

15 min 4 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Cut the tomatoes into 6 mm dice, discarding the tough cores. Finely cut the onion, jalapeño, and cilantro so the pieces are small enough to distribute evenly.
2
Assemble the tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix gently with a spoon until the vegetables are evenly coated without crushing the tomatoes.
Fresh pico de gallo ingredients being gently mixed in a bowl AI-generated image
3
Rest the salsa at room temperature for 10 minutes so the salt can draw out the tomato juices and the lime can round out the flavor. Taste and adjust the salt if needed.
4
Serve the pico de gallo immediately for the crispest texture, spooning it over tacos or transferring it to a serving bowl with tortilla chips.
Fresh pico de gallo served with corn tortilla chips AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Salting the tomatoes and resting the mixture briefly draws out flavorful juices while lime brightens the salsa and cilantro adds a fresh herbal finish.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Refrigerate in a covered container for up to 2 days. The tomatoes will release more liquid as the salsa stands.

How to reheat it

Do not reheat; serve chilled or bring to cool room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition / serving

36kcal
1.54 gprotein
8.20 gcarbs
0.32 gfat
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Published 20 Aug 2026 · updated 20 Aug 2026