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    Pico De Gallo

    Published: Jan 8, 2020 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Pico de Gallo is a simple and fresh appetizer or side. Just a few ingredients are needed to make this classic recipe. 

    This is such a great way to add a little fiesta to any meal. I love having it with sliced baked chicken breast or even with eggs in the morning. It’s also a wonderful way to add flavor without a lot of carbs but lets face it, I do love it with a chip. 🙂

    Updated: 1/8/2020

    Pico De Gallo In a white bowl with a chip and limes

    WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PICO DE GALLO AND SALSA?

    Two differences between salsa and Pico de Gallo are texture and freshness. The ingredients, however, are typically very similar. Pico de Gallo is a fresh salsa that is usually chunky and doesn’t have as much liquid as salsa. 

    WHAT TO PICO DE GALLO MEAN?

    Translated literally it means “beak of a rooster”. 

    INGREDIENTS NEEDED:

    Tomatoes

    Red Onion

    Cilantro

    Lime

    Garlic

    Jalapeno

    Salt and Pepper

    Diced tomatoes, diced red onion, cilantro, 2 limes in a white bowl

    HOW TO MAKE THIS PICO DE GALLO RECIPE

    • Dice tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeno and cilantro and place in a bowl.  
    • Pour on lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Toss until combined.

    TIPS:

    • This is supposed to be a “fresh” salsa but if you are in a real hurry you can drain a can of petite diced tomatoes. I like using grape or cherry tomatoes for this recipe.
    • If you don’t like heat or spice, omit the jalapeno. If you like heat, add a whole jalapeno instead of half. 

    Pico de gallo in a white bowl

     

    RECIPE VARIATIONS

    Add a little twist to this easy pico de gallo recipe by adding in different ingredients. Some of my favorite additions are:

    • Diced pineapple or mango
    • Diced bell peppers, cucumber or corn  
    • Black beans

    Small bowl of pico de gallo with a bowl of tortilla chips

    WHAT TO SERVE 

    I could eat this with a spoon and be happy but here are a few suggestions on what to serve with Pico de Gallo:

    • Tortilla Chips
    • Slow Cooker Taco Chicken
    • Chi-Chi’s Corn Cake
    • Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
    • Southwestern Omelet Casserole

    Enjoy!

    *** If you made this recipe please be sure to give it a star rating below. 

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    Pico de Gallo

    Fresh and easy Pico de Gallo
    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 17kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup tomatoes
    • 1/2 cup diced red onion
    • 1/2 jalapeno, diced small
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
    • salt
    • ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve. 

    Notes

    • This is supposed to be a "fresh" salsa but if you are in a real hurry you can drain a can of petite diced tomatoes. I like using grape or cherry tomatoes for this recipe.
    • If you don't like heat or spice, omit the jalapeno. If you like heat, add a whole jalapeno instead of half. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 117mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 9.4mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    1. REBECCA ONEAL

      February 21, 2019 at 2:35 pm

      5 stars
      I needed a good Pico de Gallo recipe with some suggestions for variations. This fits the bill! Thanks!!!

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