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Spice up your tacos, burritos, and grilled meats with this extraordinary homemade pico de gallo recipe! We promise it will be absolutely the best salsa fresca you've ever tasted. Learn all the must-know tips and tricks for making this simple 5-ingredient recipe with ease. Put on your apron and get ready to make the most marvellous pico your friends have ever tasted - Click to get started today! #homemadepico #Salsafresca #mexicanfood

The Best Pico de Gallo (Salsa Fresca)

This pico de gallo recipe is fresh, delicious and easy to make! You’ll need only 5 ingredients to make this classic Mexican condiment—tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeño and lime.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Allow flavors to blend 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5-6 jalapeños seeded, membrane removes, finely chopped
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 10-12 Roma tomatoes diced, drained
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 2 fresh lime juice
  • 1 T salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Toss all ingredients in a large bowl. Allow flavors to blend for 30 minutes before serving.
    Store any leftovers in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    Serve with tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortilla chips and more!
    Also delicious on grilled chicken, scrambled eggs, hamburgers and more!

Notes

Roma tomatoes are more meaty and your pico will be less watery. It also helps to drain the tomatoes after they are diced.
Start with 2 jalapeños and adjust to your liking. Jalapeños heat can vary.