The Best Ever Pico de Gallo (aka Salsa Mexicana)
This fabulous Pico de Gallo is wonderful with chips but also pairs perfectly with any Mexican entreé! It's so fresh and delicious you'll want to eat it with a spoon!
Servings: 16
Calories: 11kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ripe red tomatoes I like to use plum, Campari, San Marzano, grape or cherry tomatoes during the off-season
- kosher salt to pull the liquid out of the tomatoes and concentrate their flavor
- ½ large white onion (about 1-1 ¼ cups diced onion)
- 1-2 medium jalapeños finely chopped (membranes and seeds removed if you prefer a less spicy salsa)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice more to taste
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro more to taste
Instructions
- Chop the tomatoes in a ¼-inch dice and place them in a medium-size bowl. Sprinkle them with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and stir well. Transfer the tomatoes to a fine-mesh sieve and let them drain while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- Chop the white onion in a ¼-inch dice and place them in a medium-size serving bowl. Add the finely chopped jalapeño, the lime juice and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Stir to combine and allow the mixture to marinate for 10 minutes before adding the tomatoes and cilantro.
- Drain the tomatoes and discard the excess liquid. Add the tomatoes and cilantro to the serving bowl and stir gently to combine. Taste and add more lime juice, salt or chopped cilantro if desired.
- Serve with chips or grilled, pan-seared or roasted chicken, beef, pork or seafood.
- Keeps well for 2-3 days in the refrigerator in an airtight storage container.
Notes
This recipe makes around 1 quart of salsa, with each serving being ¼ cup.
See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.
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Nutrition
Calories: 11kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 399IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg
