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
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Beth Osborne
What kind of tomatoes do you use? I have to use store bought, but there are several types.
Jessica Fisher
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.
CAROL BULLIVANT
Very tasty– even though I had to sub parsley for cilantro. Served it with your carne asada!
Jessica Fisher
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!
Rachel K
This looks so good! I haven’t tried making my own, but I would love to try!
amy
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!
sarah k. @ the pajama chef
not regularly, but i’d love to start 🙂
Debbi Does Dinner Healthy
I just made this, basically the same way, just with garlic. GOTTA gave it with garlic! Thanks!!
Saralyn
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!
Karen
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.
AllieZirkle
Yum! I *puffy heart* love salsa fresca
jan
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!