Certainly! Pico de Gallo is a fresh and flavorful Mexican salsa that’s perfect for topping tacos, nachos, grilled meats, or simply enjoying with tortilla chips. Here’s a simple recipe:
Ingredients:
- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1-2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Start by dicing the tomatoes. Try to remove as much of the watery seed pulp as possible, as this can make your pico de gallo too runny.
- Finely chop the onion, cilantro, and jalapeño peppers. Adjust the amount of jalapeño depending on how spicy you like it.
- Mince the garlic cloves finely.
- Combine all the prepared ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Squeeze the juice of one lime over the mixture. Lime adds a nice tangy flavor and also helps preserve the freshness of the salsa.
- Season with salt to taste. Start with a small amount and adjust according to your preference.
- Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. You can add more lime juice or salt if desired.
- Let the pico de gallo sit for at least 15-20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled meats, or any other dish of your choice.
Enjoy your fresh and delicious pico de gallo!
