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Taco Bell Pico De Gallo Recipe

Taco Bell Pico De Gallo Recipe

This simple pico de gallo recipe uses fresh tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro, seasoned with lime juice and salt to create a zesty salsa that brightens up any meal. Use it as a topping for tacos, burritos, or salads, or serve it as a dip with tortilla chips. In just a few easy steps, you’ll have a homemade salsa that tastes even better than the restaurant version.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Starter
Cuisine: American
Calories: 124
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium ripe tomatoes finely diced
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper seeds and membrane removed (optional), finely diced
  • 1 bunch of fresh cilantro chopped (adjust to taste)
  • 1 lime juiced
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Start with ripe, flavorful tomatoes. Dice them into small pieces for a salsa-friendly size. Small cuts ensure the salsa mixes well and is easy to scoop with chips or spoon over dishes.
  2. Dice the onion into pieces similar in size to the tomatoes. This ensures a balanced bite and avoids overwhelming chunks of onion in your salsa.
  3. For a mild to medium spice level, carefully remove the seeds and white membrane from the jalapeño before dicing. If you love heat, leave the seeds and membrane intact for extra kick.
  4. If you’re a cilantro fan, this is your moment! Chop up a generous handful and toss it into the mix. Not a fan? Feel free to leave it out.
  5. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and sprinkle a pinch of salt. The lime adds brightness while the salt enhances the flavors.
  6. Give everything a good stir to combine. Now, the secret to next-level salsa: let it rest for 30 minutes. During this time, the salt will draw out the natural juices from the tomatoes and onions, creating a flavorful, juicy salsa.

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Notes

Store your Taco Bell Pico de Gallo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To maintain freshness, keep it chilled and avoid leaving it at room temperature for extended periods.