Pico De Gallo

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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:

Enjoy!

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Bowl of tomatoes.
5 from 1 vote

Pico de Gallo

By Heather
Fresh and easy Pico de Gallo
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 4

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

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
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