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Homemade Pico de Gallo

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By: Lalaine ManaloPosted: 05/17/2023Updated: 06/13/2023
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Homemade Pico de Gallo with fresh flavors from tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and lime juice. This salsa fresca is amazing as a dip as well as a condiment for your favorite food. Easily turn it into guacamole with a few avocados!

Homemade Pico de Gallo in a clear bowl.
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  • 1 Ingredient notes
  • 2 Pico de Gallo preparation steps
  • 3 Quick tips
  • 4 Serving suggestions
  • 5 Storage instructions
  • 6 More dip recipes
  • 7 Pico de Gallo

We love all sorts of salsa here at home, so I like to make a big batch at least once a week to have handy in the fridge. But although salsa verde and salsa roja are our favorite ways to spice things up,  I have to say; nothing comes close to the marriage of crisp chips and chunky homemade pico de gallo in my book.

Ingredient notes

tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapenos, limes, salt
  • Tomatoes– Use ripe but firm tomatoes for the best results. I like to use Roma or plum tomatoes, which are juicier and sweeter.
  • Chili peppers– The recipe calls for jalapenos, but you can also use serrano peppers. Just adjust amounts as they’re spicier.
  • Lime juice– Use freshly-squeezed lime juice and NEVER the bottled stuff. This citrus adds a burst of tangy flavor. You can substitute lemons.
  • Cilantro– brings a lemony, peppery taste. If you find the taste of this herb “soapy,” you can swap it with chopped green onions.
  • Onions– I like regular yellow onions for this fresh salsa. You can use red onions if you want a touch of color.

Pico de Gallo preparation steps

chopped tomatoes, cilantro, onions in a bowl
  1. Prepare the ingredients– seed and dice the tomatoes, peel and dice the onions, chop the cilantro, and mince the peppers.
  2. Combine- place them in a large bowl, drizzle with lime juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss to distribute.
  3. Refrigerate– cover tightly with plastic film or transfer to an airtight container and keep chilled until ready to serve.

Quick tips

  • To keep excess juices from watering down the salsa, seed the tomatoes before dicing.
  • If you want to tone down the heat, remove the seeds and veins of the chili peppers before mincing.

Serving suggestions

This salsa fresca or fresh salsa is not only the perfect dip for your favorite chips but also a great condiment for breakfast eggs, grilled meat, and seafood. Here are a few ways we love to enjoy it.

  • Serve with fish tacos, burritos, carne asadas, and all your favorite Mexican food.
  • Pile on baked, roasted, or scalloped potatoes for a quick boost of flavor.
  • Toss with greens along with your choice of protein or with cooled pasta plus olive oil, black beans, corn, and feta cheese for a delicious cold salad.
  • Spoon over scrambled eggs or mix in frittatas/omelets for a hearty breakfast.
  • Stir with sour cream, Greek yogurt, or cream cheese for a creamy dip or with Ranch dressing for a delicious dressing.
  • Try it on baked salmon with salsa mayo topping.
  • Top on burgers or use on bruschetta for a Southwest twist.
  • Turn it into an easy guacamole dip with a few mashed (or coarsely chopped if you like chunky) avocados!
eating chips with pico de gallo

Storage instructions

  • For optimum quality, this Mexican salsa is best enjoyed freshly made. With a quick prep and a simple ingredient list of tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, cilantro, and lime juice, it takes but a few minutes to pull together.
  • If you want to store pico de gallo for future use, place it in an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. I don’t recommend freezing as the salsa loses its crispness and becomes too watery from being frozen and rethawed.

More dip recipes

Marshmallow Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

Texas Caviar Dip

Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Dip

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip

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Homemade Pico de Gallo in a clear bowl.
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Pico de Gallo

Level up your favorite dishes with pico de gallo! This salsa fresca is super easy to make and brings burst of fresh, bright flavors to every meal.
Prep Time: 20 minutes mins
Total Time: 20 minutes mins
Author: Lalaine Manalo
Course: Appetizer, Condiment
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6 Servings

Ingredients

For the Pico de Gallo

  • 6 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and diced
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, stemmed and minced
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro, stems removed and coarsely chopped
  • juice of 2 limes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine tomato, onions, jalapeno, and cilantro. Add lime juice. Season with salt and gently stir to combine.

Notes

  • To keep excess juices from watering down the salsa, seed the tomatoes before dicing.
  • If you want to tone down the heat, remove the seeds and veins of the chili peppers before mincing.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 33kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 1g, Sodium: 201mg, Potassium: 348mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 1165IU, Vitamin C: 27.1mg, Calcium: 17mg, Iron: 0.4mg

“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”

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