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    Home » Course » Appetizer

    Fresh Pico de Gallo

    January 23, 2023 by Laura Ashley 84 Comments

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    Pico de Gallo, also known as salsa Fresca, is a low-calorie flavor boost accent to many dishes!

    This is a picture of fresh pico de gallo with chips.

    A great topping for tacos, enchiladas, nachos, omelets, soups or just served with chips, pico de gallo is a meal flavor boost!

    You can easily adjust this recipe to suit your taste preference too. If you don’t like it spicy, omit or decrease the jalapeño. Season with salt and/or sugar if your tastes buds wish. Sugar many would say is a stretch for pico de gallo, but where I’m from, fresh tomatoes are on the sweeter side. If I have to use store bough that don’t have that sweetness factor, a pinch of sugar will don the trick.

    Another yummy addition to pico de gallo is fruit, such as mango, peach or pineapple. Garnished on top of salmon, in a shrimp taco, or with a salty chip, it can add a delicious sweet and savory balance.

    Pico de gallo is delicious as soon as it’s made. However, refrigerating it at lease 24 hours before serving can really enhance the flavors! It’s best eaten within 1-2 days…if it even lasts that long!

    What You’ll Need

    • Cherry Tomatoes
    • Jalapeño
    • Red Onion
    • Lime
    • Cilantro

    Tools You’ll Need

    • Chef’s Knife
    • Cutting Board
    • Citrus Press

    How to Make This Recipe

    1. This is a great meal to practice those knife skills! Slice, dice and prep each ingredient. Combine everything in a medium bowl. Stir well, and taste for balance of flavors. To some palates, salt or sugar might need to be added. Serve as a topping or as chips and salsa.

    Tips and Substitutions

    • If you want a stronger lime presence, add lime zest to the mix. Zest the lime before juicing it. Make sure not to zest into the pith as this can cause the pico de gallo to become bitter.
    • Sweet cherry tomatoes gives this pico de gallo an excellent balance of flavors! You can also use regular tomatoes, cherry tomatoes or Roma tomatoes. Depending on which type you choose, you might need to drain some of the excess juices/seeds. If desired, you can also add a pinch of sugar if the tomatoes you use aren’t sweet.

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    This is a picture of fresh pico de gallo with chips.
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    5 from 22 votes

    Fresh Pico de Gallo

    Pico de Gallo, also known as salsa Fresca, is a low-calorie flavor boost accent to many dishes!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time0 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Keyword: vegetables
    Servings: 8 Servings
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    Ingredients

    • 2 pints sweet cherry tomatoes quartered
    • 1 finely diced jalapeño
    • ½ cup diced red onion
    • 1 lime juiced
    • ½ cup chopped cilantro
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir well, and taste for balance of flavors. Serve as a topping or as chips and salsa.

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    1. Tammy

      January 27, 2023 at 9:03 pm

      5 stars
      So fresh and good.

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:33 am

        THANK YOU!!🙌🏻

    2. Ross Barton

      January 27, 2023 at 9:07 pm

      Can't wait to try this!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:32 am

        YAY!! It’s excellent on so many foods…or just with chips😁

    3. Angie

      January 27, 2023 at 9:10 pm

      I use this as a salsa, on top of fish, along side enchilladas and sometimes just eat it with a spoon!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:29 am

        SO many yummy ways to have it!😁

    4. Keri

      January 27, 2023 at 9:15 pm

      I usually just eat it with chips but saw your post about different ways to use it. Can not wait to make this and try with different meals!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:27 am

        Oh that’s great! I’m so happy you liked the suggestions as well!

    5. Chris

      January 27, 2023 at 9:15 pm

      Perfect with so many dishes! So fresh and flavorful.

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:27 am

        Thank you SO much!!😁 One of the best toppers!

    6. Debra Bartels

      January 27, 2023 at 9:28 pm

      All that freshness in one dish, and so pretty. Can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:22 am

        YAY!! I hope you LOVE it too!😁

    7. Heather

      January 27, 2023 at 9:40 pm

      5 stars
      Love the recipe, went a little lighter on the Jalepeno but turned out great!!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:19 am

        Awesome!! I’m so happy you made it and liked it too! My dad has to be super light on the jalapeno too😁

    8. Carrie Fosher

      January 27, 2023 at 9:48 pm

      This is the best pico I have had. The cherry tomatoes make it taste great.

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:17 am

        OH that is AWESOME, Carrie!! I’m so happy you liked it so much! The cherry tomatoes are my favorite part too!😁

    9. Rhonda

      January 27, 2023 at 10:15 pm

      5 stars
      Love all your recipes!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:13 am

        Aww🥹 THANK YOU!! That means so much to me!

    10. Jayna Gray Manseau

      January 27, 2023 at 10:17 pm

      This is so yummy!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:12 am

        Thank you SO much!!😁

    11. jody mann

      January 27, 2023 at 10:44 pm

      Fresh and yummy recipe. Great recipe for football season or any other season!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:09 am

        You’re right! Great for Super Bowl in a couple weeks 😁

    12. Lisa

      January 27, 2023 at 10:48 pm

      5 stars
      This Kentucky girl gives this recipe two thumbs up. Yummy.

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:06 am

        Aww!! That makes this Kentucky girl’s heart so happy!!😁

    13. Dellinnia Rodgers

      January 27, 2023 at 11:09 pm

      So delicious and fresh, we love it on omelettes, frito chili pies, or just with chips.

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:04 am

        Thank you SO much!!😁 LOVE it on those omelettes too!

    14. Becky

      January 27, 2023 at 11:33 pm

      5 stars
      Love this one will make this summer with fresh veggies

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:03 am

        Totally! It’s so good with that fresh produce😁

    15. Jackie Marin

      January 28, 2023 at 12:06 am

      You can use this recipe with so many dishes!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 4:01 am

        Totally! It’s like sprinkles for dinner😁

    16. Amy Griffin

      January 28, 2023 at 12:07 am

      I am excited to have this recipe! Thinking all of the ways I am going to use it!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 3:57 am

        YAY!! I hope you LOVE it too!!😁

    17. Sherry

      January 28, 2023 at 12:38 am

      Looks fresh and delicious!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 3:54 am

        Thank you SO much!!😁

    18. Judy Stogdill

      January 28, 2023 at 12:45 am

      5 stars
      Pico is a staple in Texas! Everyone loves “Tex Mex”. I love this recipe because it calls for ingredients most of us have in our kitchen! Loved watching you make it this week.

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 3:49 am

        Thank you SO much, Judy!!😁

    19. Fetema wright

      January 28, 2023 at 1:31 am

      This is the type of food I love

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 3:45 am

        I’m with you! Fresh flavors for the win!

    20. Sherry Heuing

      January 28, 2023 at 1:49 am

      5 stars
      Delicious and so simple and quick to make!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 3:44 am

        Thank you SO much!!😁

    21. Rick G Chaney

      January 28, 2023 at 2:21 am

      5 stars
      Yummy! I will make this after my garden grows fresh tomatoes this summer without the jalapeños.

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 3:14 am

        YAY! I’ll be so yummy with those fresh veggies!

    22. Debra LOOMIS

      January 28, 2023 at 2:43 am

      5 stars
      Love the flavors and so easy!!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 3:11 am

        Thank you SO much!!😁

    23. Helen

      January 28, 2023 at 3:03 am

      Yum! Just give me a bowl of chips!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 2:59 am

        Thank you SO much!!😁 Chips are all you need 😉

    24. Phyllis Dennis

      January 28, 2023 at 3:35 am

      5 stars
      This pico is so delicious and is great with so many different meals but is perfect for a snack along with tortilla chips!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 2:55 am

        For sure! Just need a chip and you’re all set!

    25. Judy Clark

      January 28, 2023 at 3:45 am

      One of my favorites!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 2:54 am

        Always a topper winner!🙌🏻

    26. Judy Clark

      January 28, 2023 at 3:52 am

      5 stars
      Perfect for taco night!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 2:53 am

        Totally! Taco night perfection!😁

    27. Mary L Merrell

      January 28, 2023 at 5:24 am

      I love homemade pico de gallo! My favorite is using it with fish tacos- love to add pineapple!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 2:51 am

        YUM! With fish tacos sounds so great right now!😁

    28. Ashley Baughman

      January 28, 2023 at 6:12 am

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for a fresh pico recipe! It’s so delicious!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 2:48 am

        You’re very welcome! I’m so happy you like it!

    29. Debbi NELSON

      January 28, 2023 at 12:33 pm

      5 stars
      this looks great. Fresh salsa is the best!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 2:47 am

        Thank you SO much!!😁You’re totally right…fresh flavors can’t be beat!

    30. Rodney Dennis

      January 28, 2023 at 1:36 pm

      5 stars
      I love this pico, it’s absolutely the best!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 2:45 am

        Thank you SO much!!😁

    31. CARRIE K JOHNSON

      January 28, 2023 at 4:57 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and a great use for all of those garden cherry tomatoes!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 12:59 am

        Goodness yes! Can’t wait for those fresh tomatoes to come in!

    32. Barbara Klinger

      January 28, 2023 at 5:13 pm

      One of our favorite meals are fajitas. Looking forward to try this.

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 12:57 am

        With fajitas…perfection! I hope you love it too!😁

    33. Ali

      January 28, 2023 at 9:34 pm

      5 stars
      yummmm! you’re so right. it makes a huge difference with tomatoes straight from my garden! such a versatile recipe, thank you!!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 12:52 am

        You’re welcome…and thank you so much as well! I wish those fresh tomatoes were in my kitchen right now!😁

    34. Michelle Taggart

      January 29, 2023 at 5:18 am

      I love Pico and this recipe looks so quick and easy to make. Can't wait to try it.

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 6:15 pm

        YAY! I hope you love it too!! Goes on so many foods😁

    35. Brenda

      January 30, 2023 at 12:31 am

      5 stars
      Fresh Salsa is the best!!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        February 03, 2023 at 1:37 pm

        I totally agree! 🙂

    36. Teresa Dawes

      January 30, 2023 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      This Pico recipe is perfection! Always delicious and always a crowd pleaser. So simple, so yummy and makes every Mexican dish better!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        February 03, 2023 at 1:31 pm

        Thank you SO much!! I'm so happy you always like it too! It's like confetti for food 🙂

    37. Donna

      January 30, 2023 at 8:28 pm

      5 stars
      I love fresh Pico de gallo. I especially make it in the summer with fresh tomatoes from our garden. 🍅🍅

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        February 03, 2023 at 1:27 pm

        I totally agree! Those fresh tomatoes make such a big difference!

    38. Heather Bowling

      February 01, 2023 at 8:53 pm

      Looking forward to trying this one!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        February 03, 2023 at 1:14 pm

        YAY!! I hope you love it too!

    39. Robin Waldridge

      February 02, 2023 at 3:39 pm

      Looks wonderful, can’t wait to make this!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        February 03, 2023 at 1:12 pm

        Thank you SO much!! I hope you love it as well!

    40. Nicole Taylor

      February 03, 2023 at 12:01 am

      5 stars
      I love Pico de Gallo! This looks like a great, easy recipe and I can't wait to make it! I love that you have a video showing the process too!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        February 03, 2023 at 1:10 pm

        Thank you! I'm so happy you like the video too! That means a lot to me 🙂

    41. Jack Leezy

      February 03, 2023 at 3:36 am

      5 stars
      This is a great topping for tacos. It has a nice flavor and isn’t runny like bottled taco sauce. This also a great party dip that people love as it’s fresh not soggy and favorable.

      With Super Bowl coming up, it’ll be a great dip for chips.

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        February 03, 2023 at 1:06 pm

        Awesome!! I'm so so happy you liked the texture and flavors!! You're right, it'll be a bit hit for Super Bowl!

    42. Chastity

      February 03, 2023 at 3:33 pm

      Can wait to try this. Looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        February 06, 2023 at 12:56 pm

        Thank you SO much, Chastity!! It’s so yummy on so many dishes! I hope you love it too!

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