Sesame Free Pico de Gallo
Fresh, bright, and loaded with ripe Roma tomatoes, this classic pico de gallo is the kind of condiment that makes everything taste better. Finely diced jalapeño brings just the right amount of heat, while fresh lime juice and cilantro tie the whole thing together with a punchy, vibrant finish. Store-bought salsas can be a minefield of unexpected additives and shared-facility warnings, so making your own from scratch puts you completely in control of every single ingredient. Every component here is a whole, recognizable food — nothing processed, nothing hidden. The trick to getting that perfect texture is seeding the tomatoes before dicing, which keeps the mixture from turning watery and lets the flavors stay clean and concentrated. A short rest at room temperature before serving gives everything time to meld, so don't skip that step. Pile it onto tacos, spoon it over grilled chicken, or just go straight in with a chip — it's endlessly versatile and genuinely hard to stop eating.
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6 servings
- 1 lb ripe roma tomatoes (about 4–5), seeded and finely diced
- ½ medium white onion, finely diced
- 1–2 jalapeños, seeded and finely minced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
Instructions
- 1
Halve the tomatoes lengthwise, scoop out the seeds and watery pulp with a spoon, then finely dice the flesh into roughly 1/4-inch pieces. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
- 2
Add the diced onion, minced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the tomatoes.
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