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Coriander tomato salsa served in a bowl
Freshly chopped pico de gallo glistening with lime juice

Fresh tomato and coriander salsa (Pico de Gallo)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Sauces and Gravies
Pico de Gallo, or 'rooster's beak', is an indispensable decoration on Mexican tables. This is not a cooked sauce, but a raw 'salad' where freshness rules. The sweetness of tomato, the bite of onion, the sourness of lime and the herbaceous aroma of coriander form a perfect quartet. The secret lies in letting the ingredients 'chat' with each other in the bowl before serving.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 120 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Sharp chef's knife (so as not to crush the tomatoes)
  • Chopping board
  • Mixing bowl

Instructions

1 ✓

Preparation: Cut the tomatoes into small cubes. If very juicy, remove the seedy centre so it doesn't water down the salsa.

Tip: Use a serrated knife for tomatoes if your plain knife isn't sharp enough, so you don't squash the flesh.
2 ✓

Chopping: Finely chop the red onion, garlic, chilli and coriander.

Tip: The finer the onion and chilli, the better the flavour distribution, and no one bites into a large chunk of hot pepper.
3 ✓

Marinating: Place the onion and chilli in a bowl, squeeze over the lime juice and sprinkle with the salt. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Tip: This is the 'trick': the acid and salt take away the onion's raw, biting power and tame its flavour (maceration).
4 ✓

Assembly: Add the tomato, coriander and olive oil to the onion base. Toss gently.

Tip: Olive oil isn't traditional, but it helps carry the flavours and gives the salsa a little shine.
5 ✓

Resting: Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to let the flavours meld.

Tip: The cold helps keep the vegetables crisp.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the salsa get watery?
Salt draws water out of vegetables. This is natural! Drain the liquid before serving, or dip it up with a tortilla – that's the tastiest part.
I don't like coriander, what can I substitute it with?
Many find it tastes like soap (genetics). Use parsley instead, although the flavour profile will be different.

Ingredients

  • 4 whole Ripe, firm tomatoes
  • 15 g Fresh coriander
  • 1 whole Red onion
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 whole Green chilli (e.g. Jalapeño)
  • 1 whole Fresh lime (juice of)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil