Ingredients: 4 medium tomatoes, chopped into small cubes, 1 red onion, finely chopped, 1 jalapeño or serrano chile, finely chopped (adjust according to your spiciness preference), 1 small bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped, Juice of 1-2 lemons , Salt to taste.
Preparation: Prepare the ingredients: Wash and chop the tomatoes into small cubes. Peel and finely chop the red onion. Finely chop the jalapeno or serrano pepper. If you prefer less spice, you can remove the seeds and veins from the chili. Finely chop the fresh cilantro. Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, jalapeño and cilantro. Add the lemon juice: Squeeze the juice of 1-2 lemons over the ingredients. The amount of juice will depend on your personal preference and the size of the lemons. Salt to taste: Add salt to taste and mix all the ingredients well. Taste and adjust the amount of salt and lemon according to your preferences. Refrigerate: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to blend and intensify. Serve: Serve pico de gallo as an accompaniment to tacos, nachos, grilled meats, fish, or simply as a delicious dipping sauce with tortilla chips.