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    Modified: Aug 29, 2024 · Published: Sep 17, 2015 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Pico de Gallo

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    Made in 5 minutes, this mild Pico de Gallo pairs well with chips, tacos, or tostadas. It will be the first thing to go at a party!

    Pico de Gallo in a bowl.

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    I am a big salsa lover, and living close to the Mexican border, that's a good thing.

    There are many ways to make salsa. You can cook the tomatoes, which is the salsa you often find in restaurants, or you can use fresh tomatoes, which is Pico de Gallo, also known as salsa fresca (fresh salsa).

    You can get creative by adding things like black beans, corn, mango, pineapple, or cucumber, to name a few.

    This Pico de Gallo is way milder than all of my other salsas, even the fruity sweet ones. It is sweet in its own right because I used plum tomatoes.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
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    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Homemade Salsa Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It is fairly mild, but you could make it spicier if you want. It is perfect for people who don't like spicy salsa.
    • It's made in about 5 minutes.
    • It's really versatile. Use it on tacos, vegan nachos, or a burrito.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Pico de Gallo ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Tomatoes: I used plum tomatoes. You could also use cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, or a large tomato.
    • Onion: I used a yellow onion. You could also use a red onion or white onion.
    • Cilantro: To me, it isn't pico de gallo without the cilantro. It adds a lot of flavor.  For those of you who don't like cilantro, leave it out.
    • Jalapeño: Adds spice. For less spice, remove the seeds and ribs. If you want it even spicier, use a serrano pepper.
    • Lime juice: Adds a tangy flavor.
    • Salt: Enhances flavors. I like to use sea salt.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Chopped ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

    Step 1: Chop tomatoes, onion, and cilantro. Finely chop jalapeño.

    Pico de Gallo in a large bowl.

    Step 2: In a medium bowl combine all ingredients. Stir.

    🍽 Serving

    • Black Bean Jicama Tacos
    • Tofu Tacos
    • Vegan Black Bean Nacho Burger
    • Refried Bean Burrito
    Pico de Gallo in a ramekin.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What is pico de gallo made of?

    This pico de gallo recipe is made with tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt.

    Other Homemade Salsa Recipes

    • Cucumber Salsa
      Cucumber Pico de Gallo
    • Mango Habanero Salsa on a plate with tortilla chips.
      Mango Habanero Salsa
    • Serrano Salsa on a plate with tortilla chips.
      Serrano Salsa
    • Restaurant Style Salsa
      Restaurant Style Salsa

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    📋 Recipe

    Pico de Gallo in a bowl.
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    5 from 3 votes

    Pico de Gallo

    This mild Pico de Gallo pairs well with chips, tacos, or tostadas. It will be the first thing to go at a party!
    Course Dip
    Cuisine Mexican inspired
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 12
    Calories 10kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • 2 cups plum tomatoes
    • ½ onion (½ cup chopped)
    • 3 tablespoons cilantro
    • 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeño
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • Salt

    Instructions

    • Chop tomatoes, onion, and cilantro. Finely chop jalapeño.
    • In a bowl combine all the ingredients. Stir.

    Notes

    This recipe will last 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 10kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 349IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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      5 from 3 votes (3 ratings without comment)

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    1. Chelsea Pearl says

      September 20, 2015 at 9:25 pm

      I could eat pico de gallo everyday and never get bored with it. Thanks for sharing your recipe with us!

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    2. Eileen xo says

      September 19, 2015 at 12:58 pm

      This looks absolutely yummy! I love the recipe and your photos are great! Thank you for sharing!

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      • Willow Moon says

        September 19, 2015 at 1:08 pm

        Glad you like it!

        Reply
    3. Lily Nguyen says

      September 18, 2015 at 12:26 am

      I live in Southern California and I've had my fair share of Mexican food...but I had no idea there where 3 different types! They all were "salsa" in my eyes. Next time I will be able to identify it! Thanks for the info and yummy recipe!

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      • Willow Moon says

        September 18, 2015 at 9:09 am

        I live in Southern Arizona and didn't really pay attention to the different kinds of salsa until I moved here around 15 years ago.

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    4. Ashleigh says

      September 17, 2015 at 11:02 pm

      Oh, yum! Such a wonderful looking recipe! Thank you for sharing!! Have a wonderful weekend ahead!

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      • Willow Moon says

        September 18, 2015 at 9:07 am

        Thank you!

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    5. Theresa @DearCreatives says

      September 17, 2015 at 11:43 am

      I love pico de gallo. My favorite time of year to make it is when I can grab fresh produce from the farmers market. Thanks for the recipe.

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    6. Ludmilla @BrazilianFlairintheUSABlog says

      September 17, 2015 at 11:24 am

      I love pico de gallo!! Pico de gallo is very quick and easy to put together. Just a few minutes of chopping and a quick stir, and it's ready.

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      • Willow Moon says

        September 17, 2015 at 2:20 pm

        Exactly! Plus it can be put on so many different things - tacos, tofu scramble, chili - the list goes on.

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