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Close-up of a vibrant bowl of fresh pico de gallo, showcasing diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños.

How to grow Pico de Gallo from 5 ingredients

This recipe provides instructions on how to "grow" Pico de Gallo using just 5 simple ingredients. It outlines the steps to prepare a fresh and flavorful salsa.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 medium tomatoes
  • 1/2 medium onion
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro
  • 1 lime

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dice the tomatoes and onion into small, uniform pieces. Mince the jalapeño after removing the seeds if you prefer less heat.
  2. Finely chop the fresh cilantro leaves.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, onion, minced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.
  4. Squeeze the juice from the lime over the mixture. Stir everything gently to combine all the ingredients.
  5. Serve immediately with your favorite dishes, or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh, ripe tomatoes. Adjust the amount of jalapeño to your spice preference. A pinch of salt can also be added to taste.