This fresh and easy Pico de Gallo comes together quickly, taking less than 10 minutes to prepare! It's a versatile condiment that pairs well with a variety of dishes.
Fresh Pico de Gallo
Pico de Gallo is always best made fresh and it only keeps its freshness for a day or two.
It's simple and quick enough to make that it's no hassle at all to make this delicious salsa right before you need it. It's only made with just a few readily available ingredients!
For a fruity version, try this Pineapple Pico de Gallo, it's sweet, spicy, and the taste is incredibly fresh.
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Ingredients in Pico de Gallo
- roma tomatoes
- small red onion
- jalapenos
- salt
- fresh cilantro
- lime juice, fresh or bottled
Many Ways to Use Pico de Gallo
Freshly made pico tastes great with tortilla chips, spooned over sauteed chicken, stuffed inside a cheesy quesadilla such as my Chicken, Bacon, and Cheese Quesadilla, or even mixed into a delicious morning omelet.
TIP: Store in an airtight container and keep for only a day or two - it ensures optimal freshness for your recipes.
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Make it Mild or Spicy
How many jalapenos you add is up to you! By either adding one or two diced jalapenos will make a difference and kick the heat up a notch in this recipe. Any way you choose to make it... it will be fresh and delicious!
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Pico de Gallo
Ingredients
- 4 roma tomatoes
- 1 red onion - small
- 1-2 jalapenos
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 bunch cilantro - small
- 1 tablespoon lime juice - fresh or bottled
Instructions
- Dice all ingredients into very small pieces.
- Simply mix together the tomatoes, onion, jalapenos and the salt.
- Stir in the lime juice, mixing well.
- Mix in the diced cilantro and blend well with other ingredients.
- Store in airtight container and consume with a day or two. it tastes best fresh!
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate based on third-party calculations. Actual values may vary due to ingredients, measurements, and serving sizes.
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