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    You are here: Home / Appetizers / Pico de Gallo

    LAST UPDATED: July 9, 2021 • FIRST PUBLISHED: May 28, 2021

    Pico de Gallo

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    Hand Dipping a Chip into a Bowl of Pico De Gallo with Text Overlay Reading "Pico de Gallo"

    This homemade pico de gallo is refreshing and bursting with flavor! Easy to make and perfect for topping burgers, tacos, burritos, or dipping.

    Close Up of Hand Dipping Chip in Pico de Gallo

    I LOVE salsa. Put a dish of salsa and a basket of chips in front of me, and it's all over. I will show that salsa who's boss.

    But, I'll say this: while I've never met a salsa I didn't like, fresh tomato salsa, a.k.a. pico de gallo, is my absolute favorite. It's so flavorful and refreshing.

    But you know what else? It's some really simple stuff! It's super easy to make with just ix ingredients — and all you have to do is mix them up in a bowl. SO EASY.

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    • What You'll Need
    • How to Make Pico de Gallo
    • Leftovers & Storage
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    • Pico de Gallo

    What You'll Need

    White Wooden Surface Set with Tomatoes, Cilantro, Bowl of Chopped Red Onion, Lime, Jalapeno, and Dish of Salt
    • Red onion.
    • Lime juice. Use fresh squeezed — it has the best flavor.
    • Salt.
    • Tomatoes. Almost any variety will work, but make sure they're good and ripe!
    • Jalapeño pepper. You can leave this out if you don't like spicy food.
    • Fresh cilantro.

    How to Make Pico de Gallo

    Wooden Surface Set with Bunch of Cilantro, Chips, and Bowl of Pico de Gallo

    The following is a detailed photo tutorial on how to make this dish. Scroll to the bottom of the post if you'd prefer to skip right to the recipe!

    • Place diced red onion, lime juice, and salt into a bowl. Stir the ingredients well so they're evenly distributed, then let the mixture sit while you prepare the remaining ingredients. This will help take a bit of the bite out of the onion.
    • Now add diced tomatoes, finely chopped jalapeño, and chopped fresh cilantro to your onion mixture. Stir it up well and season the salsa with additional salt if you'd like.
    Hand Stirring Ingredients for Pico de Gallo Together in a Bowl

    Leftovers & Storage

    Homemade pico de gallo is best served immediately, but it will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for about 3 days.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is pico de gallo gluten-free?

    Yes!

    What's the difference between pico de gallo and regular salsa?

    There are all kinds of salsas! Pico de gallo is just one variety, and it's known for being chunky and made with fresh tomatoes and raw ingredients (as opposed to cooked ingredients or tomato sauce).

    How is pico de gallo served?

    You can serve it as an appetizer with tortilla chips, or as a condiment — try topping burgers, tacos, burritos, or nachos with it!

    Bowl of Pico de Gallo with a Chip in it

    More Vegan Dip Recipes

    • Cashew Queso
    • Vegan French Onion Dip
    • Cheesy Vegan Taco Dip
    • Mango Salsa
    • Vegan Spinach Dip
    • Guacamole (4 Ways!)

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    Hand Dipping a Chip into a Bowl of Pico De Gallo
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    Pico de Gallo

    This homemade pico de gallo is refreshing and bursting with flavor! Easy to make and perfect for topping burgers, tacos, burritos, or dipping.

    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American, Mexican
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 16
    Calories 28 kcal
    Author Alissa Saenz

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup diced red onion
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice, plus more to taste
    • ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
    • 2 pounds fresh tomatoes (about 4 medium tomatoes), diced
    • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    1. Stir the onion, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, and ½ teaspoon salt together in a large bowl. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes while you gather and prep the remaining ingredients.

    2. Stir in the tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro. Taste-test the mixture and season with additional salt and lime juice if needed.

    3. Serve immediately or cover and chill for later.

    Nutrition Facts
    Pico de Gallo
    Amount Per Serving (0.5 cup)
    Calories 28 Calories from Fat 3
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 0.3g0%
    Sodium 154mg6%
    Potassium 303mg9%
    Carbohydrates 6.3g2%
    Fiber 1.8g7%
    Sugar 3.7g4%
    Protein 1.2g2%
    Calcium 16mg2%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Hi, I'm Alissa! I'm a former attorney turned professional food blogger. I love creating vegan recipes with bold flavors! You can read more about me here.

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