Bursting with flavor, this classic Pico de Gallo is a must for Taco Tuesdays or anytime you're craving Mexican food. It’s super easy to make, fresh, and absolutely delicious!
Wash the Roma tomatoes and dice them, discarding as much of the pulpy seeds as you can (they make the pico very runny otherwise).
Peel and dice the onion.
Seed and dice the jalapeno.
Mix the diced tomatoes, diced onion, and diced jalapeno in a bowl, along with the cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
Refrigerate until ready to eat!
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
To dice the tomatoes, I cut off the stem end and then slice the tomato in half from stem to tip. I use my finger to scoop out the seed pulp and discard it. Next, I'll slice each half in half again the same way, then I use my chopper to dice the tomatoes. Alternatively, you can dice them at this point.
Adjust the jalapeno to suit your taste. Add more if you like it spicy. Or, swap in a serrano pepper for even more heat.
Add more or less lime juice as needed - you want the pico to be flavorful but not sour/tangy.
Salt is important! A pinch of salt goes a long way to seasoning pico de gallo.
Wash cilantro really well - it can be sandy. You can use the stems, too, not just the leaves
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