One of my favorite condiments to accompany Mexican food is Pico de Gallo Salsa. It’s the perfect summer time recipe because tomatoes, onions, cilantro and peppers are available in abundance. When Justin learned how to make Pico de Gallo from a Guatemalan friend, we discovered what an easy recipe it is to make. It’s been a staple in our kitchens ever since! The best part? This recipe is naturally gluten free. Use the freshest ingredients possible and don’t use dried cilantro. The results will not be the same.
Pico De Gallo Ingredients
1 tomato, diced
1/2 medium jalapeño, seeds removed, minced
1/2 onion, diced
1/4 bunch cilantro, finely diced
Juice from one lime, seeds removed
Salt to taste (We usually add about 1/2 teaspoon)
Directions:
Dice the tomato, jalapeño, onion, and cilantro. Combine ithe ingredients n a bowl. Add the lime juice and salt. Stir until blended. We use fresh lime for maximum flavor, but you can add 1/4 cup of bottled lime juice if no fresh limes are available.
Tip: Pico de Gallo tastes best if it has had time to let the flavors meld, so it’s good to prepare this several hours in advance, or even the day before. Store the salsa in the fridge.
Printable Recipe
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 medium jalapeño, seeds removed, minced
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1/4 bunch cilantro, finely diced
- Juice from one lime, seeds removed
- Salt to taste (We usually add about 1/2 teaspoon)
- Dice the tomato, jalapeño, onion, and cilantro. Combine ithe ingredients n a bowl. Add the lime juice and salt. Stir until blended. We use fresh lime for maximum flavor, but you can add 1/4 cup of bottled lime juice if no fresh limes are available.
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Yum! Seriously one of my favourite dip/appetizer recipes. I love how there are so many varieties of salsa that complement different dishes so well. Pinning this for later.
I love a homemade pico at home. I wish the dicing would be quicker 😉 Yummy idea, thanks!
Looks super delicious and healthy, will try it when I return home
Never had it before.vnow I know I can make it at home to try it.
I love pico. So fresh and tasty. You make it look so easy!
Isn’t Pico de Gallo the best?! I never realized how really easy it is to make at home.
This would be perfect right now because i want it like right now.
I have never even heard of this before, but it looks like something I would love to eat. Appreciate you sharing how to make it!
I love Pico de Gallo! It’s my favorite dip for chips when watching a movie at home.
Pico de gallo and chips is one of my favorite treats. Thanks for the recipe. I will definitely give it a try.
I love Pico. We use it a lot in recipes that I make too. I will have to try and make my own next time.
I have never heard of this dish before. I am not a big fan of tomatoes but my sister would love it!
I have just recently started like Pico De Gallo, and been trying to find a great recipe. I love this one.
This is so easy to follow. Pico de Gallo can be an excellent food condiment and could really add flavor to food.
If I had pico de gallo and guac every day I would be a happy person. Yum!
It’s time for some yummy tacos topped with homemade pico de gallo. Your recipe looks like the perfect way to add in some fresh flavor.
Yum! What a fast and easy recipe.
This sounds really good. I can’t wait to make this and try it. Thanks for the recipe.
Yum I love pico de gayo! My secret is ingredient is a splash of tabasco
This looks so good! I haven’t ever had anything like this, but i LOVE everything in it so it would be nice to try.
I love my pico with a lot of lemon. Less peppers bc I don’t do spices. We use serrano peppers in our pico.
We absolutely love homemade pico de gallo! Fresh cilantro is definitely a must and in my opinion, the more, the better! 🙂
I am a huge pico de gallo fan and hardly ever purchase store bought salsa anymore. Since your recipe is exactly how we make ours, I know it is pure perfection.
I love this stuff. I’d really like to make some the next time we have tacos. I have to remember that it’s good to prepare it beforehand.
Yum! These types of fresh recipes are the first ones I purchase for warm weather parties. I’ve never made my own, but it’s time to start!
This looks really good. I have never made my own pico de gallo. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
I love pico de gallo. I make up a batch almost every weekend. It’s great on it’s own or thrown into a dish.
I really like pairing it with pretty much any Mexican dish. It’s good on tortilla chips too.
I have to try this. I love pico de gallo but have never made it before. Looks simple and easy!
Thanks for sharing this. I love the flavor of pico de gallo. I had no idea it was that easy to make.
My family hates tomatoes (I know, they are weird), so whenever I made pico, I get to eat it all myself! I especially love it on scrambled eggs.
Just in time for summer, this recipe is perfect! And homemade is always better than store bought. Happy almost summer!
Homemade pico de gallo is my FAVORITE. We make it all the time at our house.
Ohh I am totally going to have to keep this in hand for summer, it sounds like the perfect warm day meal. x
It is perfect in the summer time. Or anytime really 🙂 So yum!
My family and I love Mexican food and homemade pico de gallo is always best. The freshness from the cilantro, lime and jalapeño can’t be beat.