Pico de Gallo (Fresh, Bright & Made to Sit)
Fresh pico de gallo with tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and lime in a bowl.
A fresh pico de gallo that gets better as it sits. Bright, simple, and full of flavor.
Prep Time
10
min
Cook Time
0
min
Total Time
180
min
Servings
4
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
Roma tomatoes: 3, diced
Red onion: ½, finely chopped
Jalapeño: ½, minced
Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
Lime juice: from ½ lime
Garlic powder: pinch
Ground cumin: pinch
Salt: to taste
Black pepper: to taste
Optional:
Cilantro: handful, chopped
1. Combine
Add all ingredients to a bowl.
2. Mix
Stir until evenly combined.
3. Rest
Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours.
👉 This is key—it lets the flavors come together.
4. Serve
Serve chilled or slightly cool.
NOTES
Letting it sit = better flavor (your instinct is 🔥)
Dice everything small for best texture
Add more lime for brightness
Salt right before serving if you want less liquid
Categories
Side
