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Pico de Gallo

Jessica Fisher · August 24, 2010 · 12 Comments

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At our house, Mexican food is standard fare. And while I don’t ever call this dish by it’s true name, “pico de gallo,” I make up a batch at least once a week. We simply call it, salsa. And it is so yummy, especially if you have homegrown tomatoes.

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5 from 1 vote

Easy Pico de Gallo

Pico de gallo is nothing more than a salsa made with fresh tomatoes, onions, herbs, and chiles. It comes together so quickly, you'll wonder why you don't make it more often.
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: homemade salsa, mexican salsa, pico de gallo, salsa
Servings: 8
Calories: 13kcal
Author: Jessica Fisher

Ingredients

  • 2-3 tomatoes (2 cups chopped)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/4 red onion (1/4 cup chopped)
  • 1-2 tbsp finely minced jalapeno or serrano chile start with less and work your way up in heat
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1/4 tsp coarse salt

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
  • Serve with chips or with your favorite Mexican Food dishes.

Notes

Nutritional values are based on 1/4 cup pico de gallo.

Nutrition

Calories: 13kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg

Filed Under: Appetizers, Dips, Dressings, Recipe, Snacks Tagged With: dairy-free, whole 30

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  1. jan says

    August 24, 2010 at

    We just call it that fresh tomato stuff … 2 tomatos, half of an onion, 1 to 2 jalepenos, toss them in the Vidalia Chopper (if you don’t have one, the best $15 I’ve spent in a LONG time) squeeze a lime all over and dash of salt. Yumm…this goes on EVERYTHING from scrambled eggs to topping chicken off the grill. It’s my go to condiment for everything!

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  2. AllieZirkle says

    August 24, 2010 at

    Yum! I *puffy heart* love salsa fresca

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  3. Karen says

    August 24, 2010 at

    Pico de gallo is my favorite summer food. I’m a big cheater and make it in the food processor. I process everything separately so it doesn’t turn into soup.

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  4. Saralyn says

    August 24, 2010 at

    Oh, yah! I make mine pretty much the same way but I add garlic. If you want to tickle the funny bone, serve up this hilareous video
    with dinner!

    Reply
  5. Debbi Does Dinner Healthy says

    August 24, 2010 at

    I just made this, basically the same way, just with garlic. GOTTA gave it with garlic! Thanks!!

    Reply
  6. sarah k. @ the pajama chef says

    August 25, 2010 at

    not regularly, but i’d love to start 🙂

    Reply
  7. amy says

    August 27, 2010 at

    I actually use canned tomatoes! Its more restaurant style but I love it! A batch of that never last more then 10 min at our house! Yum! May have to make some up for tonight!

    Reply
  8. Rachel K says

    August 28, 2010 at

    This looks so good! I haven’t tried making my own, but I would love to try!

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  9. CAROL BULLIVANT says

    July 27, 2020 at

    5 stars
    Very tasty– even though I had to sub parsley for cilantro. Served it with your carne asada!

    Reply
    • Jessica Fisher says

      December 31, 2020 at

      Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. It’s even more flavorful with cilantro. If no one’s allergic or has the tastes-like-soap thing, definitely give it a try!

      Reply
  10. Beth Osborne says

    January 9, 2021 at

    What kind of tomatoes do you use? I have to use store bought, but there are several types.

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    • Jessica Fisher says

      January 9, 2021 at

      Romas are meaty without having too much juice, and they are typically pretty decent for store bought. That’s what I would recommend, though I have used grape and slicing tomatoes when in a pinch.

      Reply

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