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A vibrant bowl of authentic Pico de Gallo with fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeño.

Quick way to grow Authentic Pico de Gallo

This recipe provides a quick guide to growing pico de gallo, ensuring a fresh and authentic experience right from your garden.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 25
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Produce
  • 2 large Tomatoes (Roma or Beefsteak)
  • 0.5 medium Onion (red or white)
  • 1 Jalapeño (or serrano for more heat)
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro
  • 1 Lime
Seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp Salt

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Finely dice the tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño, removing seeds from the jalapeño if you prefer less heat.
  2. Chop the fresh cilantro and juice the lime.
Combining
  1. In a medium bowl, combine all the diced ingredients and the chopped cilantro.
  2. Pour in the fresh lime juice and sprinkle with salt, then mix everything gently to combine.
Serving
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then serve immediately or chill for flavors to meld.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients. You can customize the spice level by adding more jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper. Enjoy your homemade pico de gallo with chips, tacos, or as a fresh topping!