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    Home » Course » Appetizer

    Fresh Pico de Gallo

    Published Jan 23, 2023 | Updated Mar 17, 2024 | By Laura

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

    fresh pico de gallo with chips is displayed with the ingredients to prepare

    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 do the trick.

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    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.

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

    Table of Contents

    • What You’ll Need
    • Tools You’ll Need
    • How to Make This Quick Pico de Gallo
    • Tips and Substitutions
    • Recipes Perfect with Pico de Gallo
    • Fresh Pico de Gallo
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      • Instructions
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    What You’ll Need

    • Cherry Tomatoes
    • Jalapeño
    • Red Onion
    • Lime
    • Cilantro
    chopped ingredients for pico de gallo displayed on a cutting board

    Tools You’ll Need

    • Chef’s Knife
    • Cutting Board
    • Citrus Press

    How to Make This Quick Pico de Gallo

    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 a balance of flavors. To some palates, salt or sugar might need to be added. Serve pico de gallo as a topping or with chips as salsa.
    a bowl full of prepared pico de gallo

    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 give this fast 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.
    pico de gallo served on top of a dinner dish

    Recipes Perfect with Pico de Gallo

    • Crockpot Pork Carnitas
    • Mexican Lasagna
    • Queso Chicken and Rice
    • Pork Verde Enchiladas
    • Copycat Costa Vida Sweet Pork
    • Taco Ring
    • Chicken Enchilada Casserole
    • The Best Loaded Nachos
    • Taco Lasagna
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    5 from 27 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 minutes mins
    Cook Time0 minutes mins
    Total Time15 minutes 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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      5 from 27 votes (2 ratings without comment)

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    1. Tammy

      January 27, 2023 at 9:03 pm

      5 stars
      So fresh and good.

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      • 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!

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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😁

    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!

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      • 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!

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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!

    5. 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!

    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!

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      • 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!!

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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😁

    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.

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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!😁

    9. Rhonda

      January 27, 2023 at 10:15 pm

      5 stars
      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!

    10. 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!!😁

    11. 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 😁

    12. Lisa

      January 27, 2023 at 10:48 pm

      5 stars
      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!!😁

    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.

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      • 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

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      • 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!

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      • 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!

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      • 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!

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      • 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.

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      • 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

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      • 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!

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      • Laura Ashley

        January 29, 2023 at 3:44 am

        Thank you SO much!!😁

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