Learn how to make an easy, healthy homemade salsa with this authentic pico de gallo recipe, made in just 20 minutes!
Pico de gallo is a raw salsa that is a staple in our kitchen. Don’t make the mistake of limiting pico de gallo to a chip dip. It’s also a bold, flavorful topping for tacos, quesadillas, eggs, chicken, fish, or even a hamburger!
Ingredients
This recipe requires just a few ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. This zesty, flavorful salsa style dip is made with onions, tomatoes, a jalapeno pepper, garlic, cilantro, and limes.
How to make pico de gallo
Thinly dice 1/2 of a small onion, remove the pulp and seeds and dice 3 roma tomatoes, remove the seeds and ribs and finely dice 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chop 1 clove of garlic, and chop 1/2 bunch of cilantro.
Squeeze the juice of 2 limes, give it a little sprinkle of salt, and mix it all together.
Artzy Foodie Tip: If you prefer a spicier version, add the seeds and ribs from the jalapeno pepper.
Allow the mixture sit for a at least 10-15 minutes for all of the flavors to develop.
how to serve
If you’re serving right away, let the pico de gallo sit a room temperature. If you’re serving at a later time, refrigerate, and let it sit out at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.
Artzy Foodie Tip: Pico de gallo is best served just slightly chilled or at room temperature and is best when served fresh.
Storage
Store your pico de gallo in an air tight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. It is however, best when eaten within 12 hours of being made.
Guacamole
All of those bold flavors in the pico de gallo also make a great guacamole. Here is a bonus recipe! Add some of the pico de gallo to some diced avocado and mix together.
Now you’ve got a really flavorful guacamole!
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Pico de Gallo
Ingredients
- 1/2 of a small onion
- 5 roma tomatoes
- 1 jalapeno
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 bunch of cilantro
- 2 limes
- salt
- chips
Instructions
- Dice the onion
- Remove the pulp and seeds from the tomatoes and dice
- Remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeno and finely dice
- Finely chop the garlic and cilantro
- Mix together in a bowl
- Add the juice of 2 limes
- Salt to taste
- Allow to sit for 10-15 minutes to develop the flavors
