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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.

Pico de Gallo salsa in a brown bowl surrounded by tortilla chips

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.

Pico de gallo salsa in a bowl with tortilla chips
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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.

Nutrition Facts
Authentic Pico de Gallo Salsa
Amount Per Serving
Calories 31
% Daily Value*
Sodium 5mg0%
Potassium 150mg4%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Vitamin A 80IU2%
Vitamin C 19.6mg24%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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