Delicious Pico de Gallo Recipe: Fresh and Flavorful

An overhead photo of pico de gallo in a black bowl with tortilla chips on plates.

Delicious Pico de Gallo Recipe: Fresh and Flavorful

Pico de gallo also called salsa fresca or salsa cruda is traditional salsa you will find at almost every Mexican restaurant. It is a simple combination of the fresh tomatoes, onion, lime juice, cilantro, and jalapeño or serrano peppers.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: fresh salsa, fresh tomato salsa, Mexican food

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 10kcal

Author: Analida Braeger

Ingredients

4 Roma tomatoes
½ Cup Red onion diced fine
2 Serrano peppers diced fine
1 tsp Red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp lime juice fresh
3 Tbsp Cilantro chopped fine
¼ tsp Chili powder (optional)
1 clove Garlic (optional) minced
1 dash Sugar (optional) to taste

Instructions

Chop up the tomatoes, cilantro, peppers and onions. Squeeze the limes and measure out the chili powder and red wine vinegar.
Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix thoroughly. Drain off any excess liquid or use a slotted spoon to transfer to a serving bowl.

Notes

Tip: When making salsa with lime juice it’s recommended to use non-metal bowls (like glass, ceramic, or plastic) instead of metal bowls. Lime juice is highly acidic. If it comes into contact with certain metals, such as aluminum or copper, a chemical reaction can occur. This reaction can impart a metallic taste to the salsa, altering its flavor. Aluminum can oxidize when exposed to acid which may not only affect the taste but also dull the vibrant colors of the salsa, especially the bright reds of tomatoes.

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