pico de gallo

🍅 Classic Pico de Gallo (Salsa Fresca)

🥣 Ingredients:

• 4–5 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced

• 1 small white onion, finely chopped

• 1–2 jalapeños, finely minced (seeds removed for less heat)

• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

• Juice of 1 lime

• Salt, to taste (start with ½ tsp and adjust)

• Optional: 1 garlic clove, minced (adds a nice depth)

🔪 Instructions:

1. Prep all ingredients:

   • Dice the tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, and cilantro. Keep everything roughly the same size for even texture.

2. Mix:

   • Combine everything in a bowl.

   • Squeeze in fresh lime juice and season with salt.

   • Add garlic if using.

3. Rest:

   • Let it sit for at least 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld (longer is even better).

   • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

4. Serve:

   • Serve with tortilla chips, over tacos, grilled chicken, fish, eggs, or rice bowls.

📝 Tips & Variations:

• Make it juicier? Add a splash of tomato juice or a drizzle of olive oil.

• Spicier? Leave in the jalapeño seeds or use serrano peppers.

• Milder? Swap white onion for red or soak onion in cold water to mellow it.

• Add-ins: Diced avocado, mango, or cucumber for a twist.

Let me know if you want a roasted version or how to preserve it for longer!