Name: Pico De Gallo Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 10 Roma tomatoes; 1 Red onion; 2 Jalapeños diced; 1 cup Chopped cilantro; ¼ cup Fresh lime juice (depending on preference); ½-1 tsp Salt

It’s straightforward to prepare this flavorful homemade fresh Pico De Gallo! Made from just five simple ingredients, this recipe is ideal for a summer BBQ.

A frozen mint margarita best accompany it. The Spanish word for Pico de Gallo, also called salsa fresca, literally translates to “beak of rooster” and is yet another form of salsa widely used in Mexican cultural dishes.

The recipe needs only five easy-to-acquire ingredients, which should take about ten minutes to make.

What Will You Love About This Recipe

You will love the simplicity and flavors of the dish. The sweet and tangy flavors will prove a yummy treat to your taste buds. It pairs well with grilled meat, chips, and eggs.

You may keep Pico de Gallo in the refrigerator for up to a week. Store it in an airtight container for best outcomes.

Additionally, remember that the tomatoes will make them juicier when they sit, but they will also provide flavor! It is highly customizable and easy to prepare. Experiment with different ingredients.

How to make Pico De Gallo

Does anyone else adore making their own Pico de Gallo? I’ve been preparing this recipe from scratch each weekend, and I’m enjoying it.

Lately, I’ve been craving all things fresh. It’s simple, fresh, and goes well with my blackberry margarita and chips.

For this dish, you will need fresh limes, cilantro, jalapeño, white or red onion, and Roma tomatoes. That’s enough! You can choose how hot or mild you want it to be.

Serve it with meals to your guests at parties or family gatherings. The vibrant color and taste of Pico de Galla will make your events more appealing.

Ingredients

Roma tomatoes = 10
Red onion = 1
Jalapeños diced = 2
Chopped cilantro = 1 cup
Fresh lime juice = ¼ cup (depending on preference)
Salt = ½-1 tsp

Step by step instructions to make Pico De Gallo Recipe

Step 1

Core and finely chop the tomatoes (discarding the core). I like using this vegetable chopper on onions and tomatoes.

Step 2

After chopping the onion along with tomatoes, give them a good mix in a bowl.

Step 3

Now put the chopped cilantro, the chopped jalapeños, lime juice, and salt. (Finely chop the jalapenos; if you like it a little spicy. You can include some of the seeds, if not, throw them out. Mix until well-blended.)

Step 4

Let it settle for about 10 minutes to combine the flavors, then taste and use additional salt or lime juice as needed.

Recipe Variations

Serrano pepper

Jalapenos can be replaced with serrano pepper in the recipe.

Green onion

For a milder taste, use spring onion or green onion in place of red onion. You can simply omit the onion if you don’t like the flavor.

Basil or Parsley

For a different flavor profile, you can use basil, parsley, or mint.

Celery

For freshness, you can add green, chopped celery.

Soy sauce

The addition of a small amount of soy sauce can provide an umami twist to your salsa.

Avocado

For a creamy taste, add sliced avocado with the ingredients.

Corns or Beans

Consider adding black beans or corn to give a healthy boost to your recipe.

Vinegar

You can use grape vinegar or apple cider vinegar and omit the lemon juice. It will give a sweet and tart flavor at the same time.

Recipe Tips

Here are some tips to prepare a perfect Pico de Galla:

For the best flavors, choose fresh and quality ingredients and chop them finely.
Any type of tomato can be used in the recipe, but Roma tomatoes work perfectly as they are less juicy in nature. Just make sure they are ripe, not mushy.
All ingredients must be diced evenly.
Remove excess water or juice from Pico de Galla.
Adjust the level of spices according to your taste buds.
After preparing the Pico de Gallo, leave it for 10–15 minutes so the flavors can be meld and give you a perfect taste.

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