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Fresh Pico de Gallo

January 23, 2023 by Laura Ashley 84 Comments

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

How to Make This Recipe

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.

Recipes Perfect with Pico de Gallo

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: Servings

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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Tammy

January 27, 2023 at 9:03 pm

So fresh and good.

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 4:33 am
  
  THANK YOU!!🙌🏻
Ross Barton

January 27, 2023 at 9:07 pm

Can't wait to try this!

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 4:32 am
  
  YAY!! It’s excellent on so many foods…or just with chips😁
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!

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 4:29 am
  
  SO many yummy ways to have it!😁
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!

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 4:27 am
  
  Oh that’s great! I’m so happy you liked the suggestions as well!
Chris

January 27, 2023 at 9:15 pm

Perfect with so many dishes! So fresh and flavorful.

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 4:27 am
  
  Thank you SO much!!😁 One of the best toppers!
Debra Bartels

January 27, 2023 at 9:28 pm

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

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 4:22 am
  
  YAY!! I hope you LOVE it too!😁
Heather

January 27, 2023 at 9:40 pm

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

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- 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😁
Carrie Fosher

January 27, 2023 at 9:48 pm

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

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- 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!😁
Rhonda

January 27, 2023 at 10:15 pm

Love all your recipes!

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 4:13 am
  
  Aww🥹 THANK YOU!! That means so much to me!
Jayna Gray Manseau

January 27, 2023 at 10:17 pm

This is so yummy!

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 4:12 am
  
  Thank you SO much!!😁
jody mann

January 27, 2023 at 10:44 pm

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

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 4:09 am
  
  You’re right! Great for Super Bowl in a couple weeks 😁
Lisa

January 27, 2023 at 10:48 pm

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

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 4:06 am
  
  Aww!! That makes this Kentucky girl’s heart so happy!!😁
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.

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 4:04 am
  
  Thank you SO much!!😁 LOVE it on those omelettes too!
Becky

January 27, 2023 at 11:33 pm

Love this one will make this summer with fresh veggies

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 4:03 am
  
  Totally! It’s so good with that fresh produce😁
Jackie Marin

January 28, 2023 at 12:06 am

You can use this recipe with so many dishes!

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 4:01 am
  
  Totally! It’s like sprinkles for dinner😁
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!

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 3:57 am
  
  YAY!! I hope you LOVE it too!!😁
Sherry

January 28, 2023 at 12:38 am

Looks fresh and delicious!

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 3:54 am
  
  Thank you SO much!!😁
Judy Stogdill

January 28, 2023 at 12:45 am

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.

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 3:49 am
  
  Thank you SO much, Judy!!😁
Fetema wright

January 28, 2023 at 1:31 am

This is the type of food I love

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 3:45 am
  
  I’m with you! Fresh flavors for the win!
Sherry Heuing

January 28, 2023 at 1:49 am

Delicious and so simple and quick to make!

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 3:44 am
  
  Thank you SO much!!😁
Rick G Chaney

January 28, 2023 at 2:21 am

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

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 3:14 am
  
  YAY! I’ll be so yummy with those fresh veggies!
Debra LOOMIS

January 28, 2023 at 2:43 am

Love the flavors and so easy!!

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 3:11 am
  
  Thank you SO much!!😁
Helen

January 28, 2023 at 3:03 am

Yum! Just give me a bowl of chips!

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 2:59 am
  
  Thank you SO much!!😁 Chips are all you need 😉
Phyllis Dennis

January 28, 2023 at 3:35 am

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

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 2:55 am
  
  For sure! Just need a chip and you’re all set!
Judy Clark

January 28, 2023 at 3:45 am

One of my favorites!

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 2:54 am
  
  Always a topper winner!🙌🏻
Judy Clark

January 28, 2023 at 3:52 am

Perfect for taco night!

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 2:53 am
  
  Totally! Taco night perfection!😁
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!

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 2:51 am
  
  YUM! With fish tacos sounds so great right now!😁
Ashley Baughman

January 28, 2023 at 6:12 am

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

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 2:48 am
  
  You’re very welcome! I’m so happy you like it!
Debbi NELSON

January 28, 2023 at 12:33 pm

this looks great. Fresh salsa is the best!

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 2:47 am
  
  Thank you SO much!!😁You’re totally right…fresh flavors can’t be beat!
Rodney Dennis

January 28, 2023 at 1:36 pm

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

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 2:45 am
  
  Thank you SO much!!😁
CARRIE K JOHNSON

January 28, 2023 at 4:57 pm

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

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 12:59 am
  
  Goodness yes! Can’t wait for those fresh tomatoes to come in!
Barbara Klinger

January 28, 2023 at 5:13 pm

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

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 12:57 am
  
  With fajitas…perfection! I hope you love it too!😁
Ali

January 28, 2023 at 9:34 pm

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

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- 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!😁
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.

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- Laura Ashley
  
  January 29, 2023 at 6:15 pm
  
  YAY! I hope you love it too!! Goes on so many foods😁
Brenda

January 30, 2023 at 12:31 am

Fresh Salsa is the best!!

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- Laura Ashley
  
  February 03, 2023 at 1:37 pm
  
  I totally agree! 🙂
Teresa Dawes

January 30, 2023 at 1:43 pm

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

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- 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 🙂
Donna

January 30, 2023 at 8:28 pm

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

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- Laura Ashley
  
  February 03, 2023 at 1:27 pm
  
  I totally agree! Those fresh tomatoes make such a big difference!
Heather Bowling

February 01, 2023 at 8:53 pm

Looking forward to trying this one!

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- Laura Ashley
  
  February 03, 2023 at 1:14 pm
  
  YAY!! I hope you love it too!
Robin Waldridge

February 02, 2023 at 3:39 pm

Looks wonderful, can’t wait to make this!

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- Laura Ashley
  
  February 03, 2023 at 1:12 pm
  
  Thank you SO much!! I hope you love it as well!
Nicole Taylor

February 03, 2023 at 12:01 am

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!

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- 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 🙂
Jack Leezy

February 03, 2023 at 3:36 am

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.

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- 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!
Chastity

February 03, 2023 at 3:33 pm

Can wait to try this. Looks delicious!

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- 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!