Mild Homemade Pico de Gallo Recipe
Homemade mild pico de gallo made with fresh tomatoes, onion, lime, and cilantro. Simple, fresh, and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
- ½ cup diced white or red onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeño, diced (seeds removed for mild)
- ½ bunch fresh cilantro chopped
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- juice of 1–2 limes
- For serving: tortilla chips or fresh vegetables lime wedges
Instructions
- Add the diced tomatoes, onion, and garlic to a large bowl.
- Slice the jalapeño in half and remove the seeds and membranes. Finely chop and add to the bowl. Leave a few seeds if you want more heat.
- Rinse the cilantro, pat dry, then roughly chop and add.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over everything. Add about ½ teaspoon salt, then toss to combine.
- Taste and adjust with more salt or lime juice as needed.
- Let sit for 10–15 minutes before serving so the juices come together. For deeper flavor, refrigerate for a few hours.
- Taste again before serving and adjust if needed.
Notes
Storage: Place the pico de gallo in an airtight container and refrigerate. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days. Before serving, give it a stir and adjust seasonings as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 25kcalCarbohydrates: 5.7gProtein: 1.2gTotal Fat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 257.1mgPotassium: 199.2mgFiber: 1.4gSugar: 3.1gNet Carbohydrates: 4.3g
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