Authentic Mexican Pico de Gallo Salsa

Real authentic Mexican pico de gallo salsa recipe straight from Mexico City! Just five simple ingredients (plus an optional chile pepper) makes a perfect chunky style salsa.

If you’re looking for an authentic Mexican pico de gallo recipe, it doesn’t get much more authentic than this.  La Palomilla Bed and Breakfast in Mexico City shared this pico de gallo recipe with me.  Since they’re experts in cooking from scratch using locally-sourced Mexican ingredients, I think they’re a pretty reliable source for an authentic recipe.

Every day is a good day for salsa.  Top a Shredded Beef Flatbread or Breakfast Burritos, and serve alongside a pitcher of Horchata de Coco for a well-rounded Mexican meal.

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Authentic Pico de Gallo Salsa

Real, authentic pico de gallo salsa recipe straight from Mexico City! Just five simple ingredients (plus an optional chile pepper) makes a perfect chunky style salsa.

Course Condiment

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword cilantro, mexican, salsa, spicy, tex mex, tomatoes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 31 kcal

Author Katie Moseman

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup diced tomato
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 3 limes
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 small green chile, seeded and finely chopped optional

Instructions

1. Juice the 3 limes.

2. Mix diced tomato, chopped onion, and chopped green chile (if used) in a bowl.  Add lime juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, then mix again.  Add salt to taste.