Pico de Gallo is loaded with fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice. Learn the secret to the best Mexican Pico de Gallo; one simple tip makes it taste authentic.
We love making the most of summer fruits and veggies with loaded salsas like Mango Salsa, our popular Cowboy Caviar and of course Ceviche! This Pico de Gallo recipe is our favorite way to use up garden grown tomatoes.
Pico de Gallo is a popular Mexican salsa. It is also known as “Salsa Fresca,” or “Salsa Cruda.” It is traditionally made with equal parts tomatoes and onion, with fresh cilantro and a generous squeeze of lime juice. We add jalapeno for a spicy kick but you can leave it out for a milder pico.
You can easily adjust this recipe to suit your preference; add more tomatoes for sweetness or another jalapeno pepper if you love fiery salsa. We’ve even tried adding peaches for a peach salsa, which turned out really well.
Classic Pico de Gallo
This pico de gallo recipe is fresh, delicious and easy to make! You’ll need only 5 ingredients to make this classic Mexican dip—tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeño and lime. Recipe yields about 4 cups (about 8 servings).
Prep: 15min
Total: 15min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1/2 cup, calories 26 calories, Sugar 3.3 g, Sodium 145.7 mg, Fat 0.2 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
Ingredients:
- 1 cup finely chopped white onion (about 1 small onion)
- 1 medium jalapeño or serrano pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped (decrease or omit if sensitive to spice, or add another if you love heat)
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, more to taste
- 1 1/2 pounds ripe red tomatoes (about 8 small or 4 large), chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (about 1 bunch)
Instruction:
- In a medium serving bowl, combine the chopped onion, jalapeño, lime juice and salt. Let it marinate for about 5 minutes while you chop the tomatoes and cilantro.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cilantro to the bowl and stir to combine. Taste, and add more salt if the flavors don’t quite sing.
- For the best flavor, let the mixture marinate for 15 minutes or several hours in the refrigerator. Serve as a dip, or with a slotted spoon or large serving fork to avoid transferring too much watery tomato juice with your pico. Pico de gallo keeps well in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 4 days.
Authentic Pico de Gallo
Pico De Gallo is a popular Mexican salsa that’s loaded with fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice. Pico De Gallo is excellent over tacos, burritos, nachos, or served with chips.
Prep: 15min
Total: 15min
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 20 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 199 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 lb tomatoes ((3-4 medium), diced)
- 1/2 medium onion ((1 cup chopped))
- 1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and finely minced (optional))
- 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 2 Tbsp lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instruction:
- In a medium bowl, diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper and chopped cilantro.
- Stir in 2 Tbsp lime juice and lightly season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, or season to taste. Enjoy right away or cover and refrigerate overnight.
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FAQ
What is the difference between salsa and pico de gallo recipe?
How to make picco de gallo?
You will need only five ingredients (six if you count the salt): ripe red tomatoes, white onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime and salt. That’s it!
What is pico de gallo seasoning made of?
What kind of onions are in pico de gallo?
