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A vibrant bowl of authentic Pico de Gallo with fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeño.

Quick way to grow Authentic Pico de Gallo

This recipe delivers a quick and authentic Pico de Gallo, perfect for adding a fresh and vibrant touch to any meal. It's simple to prepare and packed with classic Mexican flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 25
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 medium roma tomatoes diced
  • 0.5 medium white onion finely diced
  • 1 medium jalapeño minced (remove seeds for less heat)
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • knife
  • medium bowl
  • spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dice the roma tomatoes into small, even pieces and finely dice the white onion.
  2. Mince the jalapeño, removing the seeds if you prefer less heat, then chop the fresh cilantro.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, finely diced onion, minced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.
  4. Pour in the freshly squeezed lime juice, then season with salt and black pepper.
  5. Gently mix all the ingredients together until well combined and serve immediately or chill for later.

Notes

For best flavor, let the pico de gallo sit for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. You can adjust the amount of jalapeño to your desired spice level.