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Pico de Gallo

[heart_this] · Jun 1, 2018 · 51 Comments

Pico de Gallo

A quick and easy fresh chopped tomato salsa that is so very hard to resist!

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!

Pico de Gallo
Scoop it up by the tortilla full!

Pico de Gallo
So fresh and packed with goodness!

Pico de Gallo
This is hands down
the best pico de gallo recipe!

Pico de Gallo
Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo
Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo

Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Servings: 4(~2 cups or 4 1/2 cup servings)

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
  1. Mix everything.
Option: Add extras like avocado, cooked shrimp or crumbled queso fresco.
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!
Nutrition Facts: Calories 23, Fat 0 (Saturated 0, Trans 0), Cholesterol 0, Sodium 5mg, Carbs 5g (Fiber 1g, Sugars 2g), Protein 0.8g

Nutrition by: Nutritional facts powered by Edamam
Use in:
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
Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Nachos

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Strawberry Salsa
Strawberry and Avocado Salsa
Habanero Salsa
Guacamole
Salsa Ranchera
Creamy Avocado Salsa Verde
Cranberry Salsa
Avocado Salsa Verde

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Comments

  1. MaryBeth says

    March 20, 2009 at 12:02 am

    My 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.

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  2. Heather says

    March 20, 2009 at 12:32 am

    OH YUM! Pico is one of my favorite things ever. this looks so fresh and delicious!

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  3. VeggieGirl says

    March 20, 2009 at 12:36 am

    So refreshing!!

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  4. Daziano says

    March 20, 2009 at 12:38 am

    You’re rocking the Mexican thing, Kevin!

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  5. Cheryl says

    March 20, 2009 at 12:41 am

    That is one good looking Pico De Gallo!

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  6. Elra says

    March 20, 2009 at 1:05 am

    Always like it. The to say the title already make my mouth water.
    Cheers,
    elra

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  7. Anonymous says

    March 20, 2009 at 1:16 am

    Fresh, fab and super simple – nice!

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  8. Mary says

    March 20, 2009 at 1:19 am

    The 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.

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  9. Helene says

    March 20, 2009 at 1:48 am

    Oh my, what a great salsa Kevin.

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  10. Shelly says

    March 20, 2009 at 1:53 am

    I love this, Kevin! You’re so on top of the good stuff :). This is so addictive!

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  11. Deseree says

    March 20, 2009 at 1:54 am

    Mmmm. Pico De Gallo is so yummy. Great picture!

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  12. HaVoCLaD says

    March 20, 2009 at 2:12 am

    1 addition to your “Goes Well With” list

    Everything

    🙂

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  13. Sara says

    March 20, 2009 at 2:16 am

    I love pico de gallo, especially when tomatoes are in season.

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  14. Chef Fresco says

    March 20, 2009 at 2:21 am

    Mmm Mmm I love pico de gallo!

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  15. Judy says

    March 20, 2009 at 2:22 am

    When 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.

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  16. Mrs Ergül says

    March 20, 2009 at 2:35 am

    I love the bursts of colours!

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  17. Sharon says

    March 20, 2009 at 3:06 am

    Super scrumptious!

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  18. Sneh says

    March 20, 2009 at 3:54 am

    Thnx 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 🙂

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  19. Anonymous says

    March 20, 2009 at 4:27 am

    I 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.

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  20. Debbie says

    March 20, 2009 at 4:47 am

    I 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. 🙂

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  21. Jan says

    March 20, 2009 at 5:37 am

    Pico de gallo looks lovely. Great ingredients and easy too! Yum is all I can say!

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  22. Not Another Omnivore says

    March 20, 2009 at 5:55 am

    Absolutely beautiful and delicious!

    NAOmni

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  23. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    March 20, 2009 at 6:12 am

    Refreshing and delicious!

    Have a great weekend,

    Rosa

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  24. Culinary Wannabe says

    March 20, 2009 at 9:57 am

    I love this on eggs wrapped in a tortilla. Great idea for breakfast actually!

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  25. Foodie with Little Thyme! says

    March 20, 2009 at 12:01 pm

    Pico 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.

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  26. Parker says

    March 20, 2009 at 12:02 pm

    I love this salsa, so much better then store bought stuff. I can’t wait for fresh ontario tomatos.

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  27. Chocolate Shavings says

    March 20, 2009 at 12:49 pm

    That looks delicious Kevin! What a wonderful colors!

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  28. Donna-FFW says

    March 20, 2009 at 1:21 pm

    Oh, YAY!! Now I have a specific recipe to go by, I mean amounts. Thank you. I will be trying this out shortly.

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  29. lisaiscooking says

    March 20, 2009 at 1:27 pm

    I love the contrast of cold pico de gallo on hot food.

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  30. Proud Italian Cook says

    March 20, 2009 at 1:38 pm

    Just looking at this I suddenly have a craving for Mexican! The canita’s look wonderful, but then again so do those shrimp taco’s!

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  31. Jeanine says

    March 20, 2009 at 2:13 pm

    This looks so refreshing, Kevin. I LOVE mexican food! Happy Spring from a fellow Canuck! 🙂

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  32. Juliana says

    March 20, 2009 at 3:19 pm

    That is my husband favorite! Love your picture! Great job!

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  33. Paula says

    March 20, 2009 at 3:38 pm

    I love this stuff. It’s so wonderful on everything from eggs to chips to carnitas! YUM!

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  34. Hayley says

    March 20, 2009 at 4:52 pm

    Fridays are taco night at my house, so this is perfect. Thanks Kevin!

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  35. Soma says

    March 20, 2009 at 7:06 pm

    Sometimes 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!

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  36. Ingrid says

    March 20, 2009 at 8:29 pm

    Man, 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

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  37. Elizabeth says

    March 20, 2009 at 8:53 pm

    I 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!

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  38. TexasWahine says

    March 20, 2009 at 9:28 pm

    please 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!

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  39. The Duo Dishes says

    March 20, 2009 at 9:58 pm

    *searching for crispy, salty chips*

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  40. Holler says

    March 20, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    That looks lovely and fresh Kevin.

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  41. Jennifer says

    March 21, 2009 at 12:15 am

    I always love making my own saldas and pico degallos–even with tomatillos. By the way, new contest involving PEEPS.

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  42. Manger La Ville says

    March 21, 2009 at 12:30 am

    I 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!!!

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  43. Bridgett says

    March 21, 2009 at 8:52 pm

    This looks so fresh and vibrant.

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  44. Jude says

    March 22, 2009 at 12:06 am

    This is my default thing to serve with chips when I have guests. So fresh and healthy at the same time.

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  45. Jan says

    March 22, 2009 at 12:57 am

    Sounds scrummy, and so quick and easy – always a winner in my book.

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  46. eatme_delicious says

    March 23, 2009 at 5:26 pm

    I 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! =)

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  47. Healthy Food says

    March 27, 2009 at 4:41 am

    hey i tried this a while ago and my sister enjoyed it a lot. thanks!

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  48. The World Is Music says

    September 10, 2009 at 3:42 pm

    I've tried this with a little bit of tuna on saltines for a great healthy snack.

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  49. Oemskin says

    May 15, 2018 at 7:37 pm

    Even better than applebees!

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  50. Cheesesteak says

    June 2, 2018 at 8:59 pm

    To 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. 🙂

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  51. agen resmi m-bio says

    June 3, 2018 at 6:23 am

    tasty!

    Reply

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