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.
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.
Servings: 8
Calories: 13kcal
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
jan says
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!
AllieZirkle says
Yum! I *puffy heart* love salsa fresca
Karen says
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.
Saralyn says
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!
Debbi Does Dinner Healthy says
I just made this, basically the same way, just with garlic. GOTTA gave it with garlic! Thanks!!
sarah k. @ the pajama chef says
not regularly, but i’d love to start 🙂
amy says
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!
Rachel K says
This looks so good! I haven’t tried making my own, but I would love to try!
CAROL BULLIVANT says
Very tasty– even though I had to sub parsley for cilantro. Served it with your carne asada!