Easy 10-Minute Fresh Tomato Salsa (Pico de Gallo Style)
A vibrant, fresh salsa made with only four core ingredients—tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and lime. This chunky pico de gallo-style salsa comes together in 10 minutes and is perfect for tacos, chips, salads, and more.
Ingredients
The Core Four
- 2-3 large ripe heirloom or vine-ripened tomatoes finely diced
- 1/2 medium red onion finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
- 1 whole lime juiced
- to taste salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Finely dice the tomatoes and red onion. Roughly chop the fresh cilantro.
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- Squeeze the lime juice over the mixture and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Stir gently until well combined.
- Let the salsa rest for 10–15 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime or salt if needed. Serve fresh.
Notes
For extra heat, add a diced jalapeño or serrano pepper. For a smoother restaurant-style salsa, pulse ingredients in a food processor. Salsa can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.