Pico De Gallo
Pico De Gallo is a fresh low calorie salsa that combines tomatoes, onions, jalapeno peppers, and lime to create a delicious salsa that you could eat all day! This is a delicious and easy pico de Gallo recipe you will make again and again.
Pico De Gallo
Pico de Gallo and I are best friends, especially in the summer, that and Cowboy Caviar! There is something about using delicious garden-fresh ingredients to create a salsa that is bursting with tons of flavor. This is one of those things that I could literally eat with a spoon all day long!
You will love using this on all your favorite Mexican Dishes all year long or just eating with a bag of chips!
What is the difference between Pico De Gallo and Salsa?
While these two salsas have similar ingredients they are prepared very differently. Pico De Gallo is made up of fresh ingredients that you dice and mix together whereas salsa is more of a puree.
How to Make Pico De Gallo
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together until well blended.
- Cover and keep refrigerated for at least two hours prior to serving. ,
- Serve within 24 hours for best results.
Tips Tricks and FAQs
- You want to make sure you use ripe tomatoes. The riper the tomatoes the better. This allows your pico to be full of lots of flavors. Roma tomatoes are a great choice for this because they are less watery. You can even use cherry tomatoes as well for even more flavor!
- You want to let your pico rest in the fridge for at least two hours. This helps the flavors mix together and the salt does its magic to pull the moisture out of the ingredients so they start juicing.
Storage
You will want to store your Pico De Gallo in the fridge in an airtight container. It will stay fresh for 24 hours. It will last longer, but it will become more watery as the days go by.
What can I use this pico de gallo recipe on?
Pico is used for so many different things! Use it on
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Quesadillas
- Burrito bowls
- With chips
- On chicken breasts or shredded chicken
- Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
- Top it on your Easy Taco Dip
Pico De Gallo
Pico De Gallo is a fresh low calorie salsa that combines tomatoes, onions, jalapeno peppers, and lime to create a delicious salsa that you could eat all day!
Ingredients
- 1 pound tomatoes, diced
- ¼ to ½ cup finely diced red onion
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely diced
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together until well blended.
- Cover and keep refrigerated for at least two hours prior to serving.
- Serve within 24 hours for best results.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 19Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 101mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 1g
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
