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Top-down view of the freshly prepared salsa in a serving bowl on a white marble cooktop. The colorful mix of tomatoes, cilantro, and onions is garnished with extra cilantro, ready to serve.

Mild Pico De Gallo

This fresh and zesty tomato salsa is a simple and vibrant mix of tomatoes, lime, cilantro, and onion. It's perfect for dipping or adding a fresh kick to your favorite dishes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 3.5 cup

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp Knife
  • medium mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Citrus juicer (optional)
  • Zester (for lime zest)

Ingredients
  

  • 7 roma tomatoes 3 cups or so, seeded and diced small, (see notes*)
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice approx 2 limes
  • ½ tsp lime zest
  • ⅓ cup red onion finely diced
  • ½ to ¾ teaspoon salt to taste
  • ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
  • ¼ - ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp or so finely diced jalapeño pepper ( totally optional !!)

Instructions
 

  • Finely dice the red onion and add it to a bowl with fresh lime juice.
    Top-down view of a mixing bowl on a white marble countertop with ⅓ cup of finely diced red onion soaking in ¼ cup of fresh lime juice. The scene captures the bright red onions blending with the lime juice.
  • Let the onion and lime juice sit for a few minutes to blend flavors.
  • Seed and dice the roma tomatoes, then add them to the bowl.
    Top-down view of the bowl as 7 finely diced Roma tomatoes are added to the onion and lime juice mixture, creating a vibrant red blend of tomatoes and onions.
  • Add lime zest, cilantro, jalapeño (optional), salt, and pepper.
    Top-down view of salt and cracked black pepper sprinkled over the tomato, onion, and cilantro mixture. The seasoning is being stirred in, enhancing the fresh salsa flavors.
  • Stir everything together well.
    Top-down view of the bowl as the salsa ingredients are well-mixed with a spoon, ensuring even distribution of flavors. Additional salt or lime juice is being adjusted to taste.
  • Taste and adjust the salt and seasoning if needed.
  • Serve immediately or let it chill for a while to enhance the flavors.
    Top-down view of the freshly prepared salsa in a serving bowl on a white marble cooktop. The colorful mix of tomatoes, cilantro, and onions is garnished with extra cilantro, ready to serve.