Pico de gallo (aka salsa fresca, aka salsa cruda) is a Mexican salsa that is made with fresh chopped tomatoes, onions and chilies. This salsa is so bright, fresh and packed with flavour and it only takes 10 minutes to make! You can use pico de gallo like any other salsa so it’s great in tacos, quesadillas, burritos, nachos, etc along with simply dipping tortilla chips into! Take a look at the list of recipes (below) that you can use pico de gallo in! This pico de gallo recipe is one of those recipes that I find myself make all the time, it’s a staple in my kitchen!
Scoop it up by the tortilla full!
So fresh and packed with goodness!
This is hands down
the best pico de gallo recipe!
Pico de Gallo
A quick and easy fresh chopped tomato salsa that is so very hard to resist!
ingredients
- 2 cups tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup onion, diced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 1 handful cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juice
- salt to taste
directions
- Mix everything.
Note: A nice balance between the lime juice and the salt really makes a pico de gallo shine, so add the salt a bit at a time to get it to where you want it!
Option: Let the salad sit for 10-20 minutes before digging in, to let the flavours come out!
Summer Vegetable Quinoa Burrito Bowls with Corn, Zucchini and Black Beans
7 Layer Dip
Carnitas
Tacos al Pastor
Tinga
Fish Tacos
Shrimp Tacos
Burritos
Burrito Bowls
Chipotle Lime Shrimp Tostadas
Chipotle Butternut Squash and Black Bean Burrito Bowl
Mexican Quinoa and Beans with Pico de Gallo
Taco Pizza
Fajitas
Seven Layer Dip Cornmeal Pancakes
Chorizo Scrambled Eggs Breakfast Tacos
Blackened Catfish Tacos
Ham and Egg Breakfast Quesadillas
Carne Asada Salad
Carne Asada Tacos
Mini Pepper Nachos with Corn, Black Beans and Avocado
Cilantro Lime Salmon Taquitos
Chipotle Tuna 7 Layer Dip
Barbacoa Burritos
Barbacoa and Avocado Cilantro Lime Rice Burrito Salad Bowl
Barbacoa Quesadillas
Oatmeal Burrito Bowl
Chicken Mole Tacos
Bacon Wrapped Guacamole Stuffed Burgers
Crispy Smashed Potato Pancakes with Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Bacon and Eggs
Roasted Corn Queso Fundido and Avocado Tacos
Loaded Chipotle Carnitas Nachos
Mexican Shredded Beef Nachos
Pico de Gallo Chicken
MaryBeth says
March 20, 2009 at 12:02 amMy husband loves this stuff….ok, my husband and his dad love this stuff. They get a side of this when we go out to Mexican for dinner.
Heather says
March 20, 2009 at 12:32 amOH YUM! Pico is one of my favorite things ever. this looks so fresh and delicious!
VeggieGirl says
March 20, 2009 at 12:36 amSo refreshing!!
Daziano says
March 20, 2009 at 12:38 amYou’re rocking the Mexican thing, Kevin!
Cheryl says
March 20, 2009 at 12:41 amThat is one good looking Pico De Gallo!
Elra says
March 20, 2009 at 1:05 amAlways like it. The to say the title already make my mouth water.
Cheers,
elra
Anonymous says
March 20, 2009 at 1:16 amFresh, fab and super simple – nice!
Mary says
March 20, 2009 at 1:19 amThe colors here really pop. I add pico to sweet potato salsa and it takes it to another level. I’ve started to use pickled jalapenos in all my salsas. It’s the only way I get consistent heat. Those in my market range from bland to fiery.
Helene says
March 20, 2009 at 1:48 amOh my, what a great salsa Kevin.
Shelly says
March 20, 2009 at 1:53 amI love this, Kevin! You’re so on top of the good stuff :). This is so addictive!
Deseree says
March 20, 2009 at 1:54 amMmmm. Pico De Gallo is so yummy. Great picture!
HaVoCLaD says
March 20, 2009 at 2:12 am1 addition to your “Goes Well With” list
Everything
🙂
Sara says
March 20, 2009 at 2:16 amI love pico de gallo, especially when tomatoes are in season.
Chef Fresco says
March 20, 2009 at 2:21 amMmm Mmm I love pico de gallo!
Judy says
March 20, 2009 at 2:22 amWhen you find out how easy it is to make this stuff you wonder why people ever buy it. I like the way you post what it goes with.
Mrs Ergül says
March 20, 2009 at 2:35 amI love the bursts of colours!
Sharon says
March 20, 2009 at 3:06 amSuper scrumptious!
Sneh says
March 20, 2009 at 3:54 amThnx for stopping by Kevin! This recipe looks very fresh .. and I reckon it is superquick too! Why dont you send it for the NTTC March 2009 Challenge? Details are on my blog .. I am trying to get loads of people involved 🙂
Anonymous says
March 20, 2009 at 4:27 amI like the recipe, but I’ll disagree on one point. IMO, pico de gallo ages well, and after 2 days in a refrigerator, the flavor maximizes.
Debbie says
March 20, 2009 at 4:47 amI love pico de gallo too. In Mexico, it is usually prepared 2 days in advance before using it so all the flavors come together like a marinade. My dad’s Mexican and I learned a thing or two from that side of the family. 🙂
Jan says
March 20, 2009 at 5:37 amPico de gallo looks lovely. Great ingredients and easy too! Yum is all I can say!
Not Another Omnivore says
March 20, 2009 at 5:55 amAbsolutely beautiful and delicious!
NAOmni
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
March 20, 2009 at 6:12 amRefreshing and delicious!
Have a great weekend,
Rosa
Culinary Wannabe says
March 20, 2009 at 9:57 amI love this on eggs wrapped in a tortilla. Great idea for breakfast actually!
Foodie with Little Thyme! says
March 20, 2009 at 12:01 pmPico De Gall O don’t get it in your eye O, It’ll make you want to cry O.
Have you heard this song by Trout Fishing in America? May be a Texas thing?
Anyway, looks yummy.
Parker says
March 20, 2009 at 12:02 pmI love this salsa, so much better then store bought stuff. I can’t wait for fresh ontario tomatos.
Chocolate Shavings says
March 20, 2009 at 12:49 pmThat looks delicious Kevin! What a wonderful colors!
Donna-FFW says
March 20, 2009 at 1:21 pmOh, YAY!! Now I have a specific recipe to go by, I mean amounts. Thank you. I will be trying this out shortly.
lisaiscooking says
March 20, 2009 at 1:27 pmI love the contrast of cold pico de gallo on hot food.
Proud Italian Cook says
March 20, 2009 at 1:38 pmJust looking at this I suddenly have a craving for Mexican! The canita’s look wonderful, but then again so do those shrimp taco’s!
Jeanine says
March 20, 2009 at 2:13 pmThis looks so refreshing, Kevin. I LOVE mexican food! Happy Spring from a fellow Canuck! 🙂
Juliana says
March 20, 2009 at 3:19 pmThat is my husband favorite! Love your picture! Great job!
Paula says
March 20, 2009 at 3:38 pmI love this stuff. It’s so wonderful on everything from eggs to chips to carnitas! YUM!
Hayley says
March 20, 2009 at 4:52 pmFridays are taco night at my house, so this is perfect. Thanks Kevin!
Soma says
March 20, 2009 at 7:06 pmSometimes just the simplest is the best. I India, we would this exact same thing, by the name of salad almost everyday with meals. Fresh & cocorful – nice reflection of spring!
Ingrid says
March 20, 2009 at 8:29 pmMan, I bow to your greatness! You’re a kitchen demigod! I can’t even keep up. I print out one recipe to try and you’ve got another one posted.
~ingrid
Elizabeth says
March 20, 2009 at 8:53 pmI love pico but haven’t ever been brave enough to try making it. This will definitely be on my list when I can get fresh tomatoes again!
TexasWahine says
March 20, 2009 at 9:28 pmplease also try it with a bit of ground cumin! It adds a bit of something that I can’t do without. I like to use some pico with either chunky chopped or mashed avocado for a quick guacamole. YUM!
The Duo Dishes says
March 20, 2009 at 9:58 pm*searching for crispy, salty chips*
Holler says
March 20, 2009 at 11:24 pmThat looks lovely and fresh Kevin.
Jennifer says
March 21, 2009 at 12:15 amI always love making my own saldas and pico degallos–even with tomatillos. By the way, new contest involving PEEPS.
Manger La Ville says
March 21, 2009 at 12:30 amI love pico de gallo. But sometimes I get lazy and don’t feel like chopping. That is when I buy. Got to say that carnitas looks fantastic!!!
Bridgett says
March 21, 2009 at 8:52 pmThis looks so fresh and vibrant.
Jude says
March 22, 2009 at 12:06 amThis is my default thing to serve with chips when I have guests. So fresh and healthy at the same time.
Jan says
March 22, 2009 at 12:57 amSounds scrummy, and so quick and easy – always a winner in my book.
eatme_delicious says
March 23, 2009 at 5:26 pmI love pico de gallo but for some reason am afraid to try making it! But you’ve made it look very easy (and delicious) so thanks! =)
Healthy Food says
March 27, 2009 at 4:41 amhey i tried this a while ago and my sister enjoyed it a lot. thanks!
The World Is Music says
September 10, 2009 at 3:42 pmI've tried this with a little bit of tuna on saltines for a great healthy snack.
Oemskin says
May 15, 2018 at 7:37 pmEven better than applebees!
Cheesesteak says
June 2, 2018 at 8:59 pmTo enjoy salsa from this recipe, I simmer the recipe for an hour and then take half of the mix and blend it and mix it back in. 🙂
agen resmi m-bio says
June 3, 2018 at 6:23 amtasty!