Classic Fresh Salsa Fresca (Pico de Gallo)

Try this beautifully fresh classic Mexican salsa known as Pico de Gallo (rooster's beak) containing just 5 ingredients and sprinkled with a little salt it's the perfect accompaniment for fajitas, tortilla chips or tacos.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • handfulfresh coriander / cilantro
  • 1jalapeño (or 2-3 jarred slices)
  • 4large tomatoes (roma or vine ripened)
  • 1lime
  • 0.5red onion
  • to tastesalt

Method

  1. 1.

    Divide the tomatoes into quarters, remove the seeds and jelly bits then dice the tomato flesh into small pieces and place in a bowl.

  2. 2.

    Chop the jalapeño (or jalapeño slices) into small pieces and add to the bowl with the tomatoes.

  3. 3.

    Chop half a red onion and add to the bowl with the tomatoes and jalapeños.

  4. 4.

    Finely chop a good handlful of fresh coriander / cilantro and add to the bowl.

  5. 5.

    Finally squeeze on the juice of 1 lime, season with a little salt and mix everything together. Serve immediately or place in the fridge until ready to use.