Mexican cuisine · Salads & Mezze

Pico de Gallo

Fresh chopped salsa of tomato, onion, chili and lime – crunchy, spicy, essential.

Ingredients · for 4 servings

• 5 ripe tomatoes
• 1 white onion
• 1–2 jalapeños
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 2 limes
• Salt

Instructions

1. Deseed the tomatoes and cut into fine, even dice – deseeding keeps the salsa crisp instead of watery.
2. Very finely dice the onion, deseed the jalapeño and chop finely.
3. Finely chop the cilantro, tender stems included.
4. Mix everything together and season generously with lime juice and salt.
5. Let sit for 15 min so the flavors meld.
6. Serve with tacos, grilled meat, or simply with chips – use the same day.