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Bowl of pico de gallo.

Easy Pico de Gallo

This easy pico de gallo comes together in the food processor. By adding the ingredients in different stages, it stays nice and chunky.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 cups

Ingredients

  • ½ medium yellow onion, cut into two pieces
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper, see note 1
  • ½ bunch cilantro
  • 1 small clove garlic, optional
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, washed, see note 2
  • 1 small lime (about 2-3 tablespoons lime juice)
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the onion,  jalapeño, cilantro, and garlic clove in the bowl of a food process. Pulse until chunky.

  2. Add the tomatoes. Pulse once or twice until the tomatoes are roughly chopped but not smooth
  3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Add the juice of one lime and season with salt to taste.
  4. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to two days.

Recipe Notes

Note 1: For large jalapeño peppers, use half. If you prefer a more mild pico de gallo, remove the seeds and vein.
Note 2: Or 2-3 plum (Roma) tomatoes.