Pico de Gallo

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Pico de Gallo

Fresh tomato, onion, chili, and cilantro — the simplest brightness.

At a Glance

Time

~11Min

Yield

oz

Ingredients

IngredientAmount
Roma tomato4 medium
Red onion¼ lb(≈ ½ small)
Jalapeño1 medium
Cilantro¼ Cup
Lime juice2 tbsp
Salt[Diamond Crystal kosher salt assumed throughout.]to taste

Directions

  1. prep

    Dice Roma tomato into 5 mm pieces. Finely dice Red onion and Jalapeño, removing seeds for milder heat. Roughly chop Cilantro leaves and tender stems.

    8m
  2. finish

    Combine everything in a bowl. Add Lime juice and Salt, toss, and rest 5 minutes for the tomatoes to release their juice.

    3m