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Everyone loves a good pico de gallo recipe. With few ingredients and only minutes to make, it’s an addictive favorite!
Because it has less liquid than most salsas, pico de gallo is ideal for serving with Mexican dishes like Tostadas, Chimichangas, or even just with Tortilla Chips.
We Love Pico De Gallo!
You might ask, “what is pico de gallo?”. Well, Pico de gallo is a salsa fresca that is usually chunkier and contains chopped tomato, onion, cilantro, salt, and fresh lime juice.
If you’re anywhere in the Southwest you’ve probably had this served to you at a restaurant with your tacos, salad, or burritos.
Here’s why we love it:
- Quick and easy. Other than the time it takes to chop up veggies, this recipe is very simple.
- Customizable. This pico de gallo recipe can be customized with the ingredients you like.
- Side or topping. It’s great to serve alongside chips or to serve on top of any Mexican food.
Serving this with warm Tortilla Chips will be the highlight of any party or get together. It’s just that good and is so addicting!!
Pico Ingredients
- red or purple onion – or white onion
- Roma tomatoes – or plum tomatoes
- minced garlic
- garlic salt with parsley flakes
- lime juice – fresh or bottled
- fresh cilantro
How to make Pico de Gallow
- CHOP & COMBINE. To make the pico, chop up all the ingredients (except the chopped cilantro) and add to a bowl.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Right before serving, add cilantro and avocados, if desired.
Recipe Tips
- Serving suggestions. The options are endless, but here are some of our favorites to serve with this easy pico de gallo recipe.
- Variations. Pico de gallo ingredients can be altered with your favorites. Here are a few suggestions.
- Add jalapeño or serrano peppers for a spicier flavor.
- Add some diced pineapple, mango, or strawberries for some sweetness.
- Add some diced red bell pepper for extra crunch.
Storage Tips
- STORE. This fresh pico de gallo recipe is best to serve the same day you make it, but if needed it can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- I do not recommend freezing this pico recipe.
For more Mexican dips and salsas, try:
Pico de Gallo Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ – ½ red or purple onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon garlic salt with parsley flakes
- ½ teaspoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except cilantro in a medium bowl and mix to combine.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve and add chopped cilantro right before serving.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Delicious! I used roasted green chilies and fresh tomatoes from the farmers market.
Ooh that sounds amazing!!
This pico is perfect on so many recipes! We love it!
I am so glad you think so & I agree! Thank you!