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Easy Homemade Pico de Gallo
If you have five minutes and five ingredients, you too can whip up this authentic, homemade Pico de Gallo recipe. Not only is it colorful and flavorful, but this classic Mexican dip is a must-have for Cinco de Mayo!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 7 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1-1/2 lbs fresh tomatoes (seeded and chopped (about 4-5 medium-large tomatoes))
- 1 sweet onion (peeled and chopped)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 jalapeno peppers (seeded and chopped; you can substitute serrano chilies)
- Pinch of kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
To seed the tomatoes cut them in half horizontally and gently squeeze out the seeds and gelatinous matter surrounding them.
- 2
Place the chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapenos in a large bowl and mix well.
- 3
Taste and add a pinch of kosher salt and ground black pepper if needed.