Pico de Gallo is really simple to make, and goes great with almost any Tex-Mex meal as an added topping or on the side with some chips. Do you have a favorite way to eat pico de gallo?
Jump to RecipePersonally, I don’t really care for pico de gallo, but one night Justin really wanted some with a meal we were having. So I figured out what was in it and how to make it. It’s really a simple recipe, and he said it came out great. It makes a great addition to almost any Tex-Mex meal, which is what we were eating that night.
We have made Pico de Gallo a few times, including for our Taco Bar a few months ago during a movie club dinner. Every time, Justin has said that it tastes better than restaurant pico.
The recipe is pretty easy, and you can adjust it to what you prefer. For example, if you prefer more of a kick to the pico, add more jalapeño to the mix.
Pico de Gallo Step by Step
Ingredients
- 1 tomato
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro (fresh, chopped)
Preparation
Seed and dice the tomato and jalapeño. Chop the onion. Make sure you wash your hands well after handling the pepper. Trust me, you don’t want to forget and later rub at your eyes with pepper juice on your hands.
Place the tomato, pepper, and onion into a medium mixing bowl. Sprinkle with the lime juice and cilantro.
Carefully stir everything until the vegetables are well-covered with the juice and cilantro.
Recipe
Originally Published On: April 30, 2019
Last Updated On: April 5, 2022
Pico de Gallo
Ingredients
- 1 tomato
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 jalapano pepper
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro (fresh, chopped)
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Seed and dice the tomato and jalapeño pepper and dice the onion
- Place the tomato, pepper, and onion in a medium mixing bowl
- Sprinkle with the lime juice and cilantro
- Carefully stir together until the vegetables are covered with the juice and cilantro
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
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This recipe looks super easy and tasty! I’ve never made my own but I’ll have to try. And how good does a taco bar sound?!
It’s one of those things that I never thought of making myself, but it’s so easy! The taco bar was a hit!
I am not much of a salsa or tomato fan, but this looks yummy! I will try to make it for my husband who loves this kinda stuff! Can you use any type of tomato?
I know what you mean, I have to be in the right mood for it. I think almost any tomato would work. I use regular cooking tomatoes (I don’t even know what they are called more than that!) and it works really well. Cherry or grape tomatoes may not work great since you want the soft part as well as the thicker outsides.
Yum…. low calorie, but I’ll have to cut the amount of onion down. 🙂 . Hmm what could I increase?
I think it would depend on what you are trying to cut out with the onion. If it’s just the flavor of the onion, I would think just cut the amount and keep everything else the same. It will just yield slightly less pico if you do that.
Pico De Gallo is one of my favorite garnishes for meals. I rarely make it myself, but I love when we go out and it’s a side. I’m going to save this to try at home. Why not have restaurant luxuries at home too?! 🙂
It’s so true! There are so many things we consider restaurant food that are pretty easy to make at home!
Perfect! I’m not totally a pico gal myself, but my husband LOVES it and I’m sure he’d appreciate the fresh, homemade variety.
That explains our house, too! I’ll eat it a little, but my husband loves it with any Tex-Mex food we make!
I never tried making Pico de Gallo but it seems really simple and I can find the ingredients here in Japan!
I’m glad the ingredients are easy for you! I know it can be hard when things aren’t available in other countries.
Personally! i am more a fruit person but wouldn’t mind Pico-de-Gallo. I love anything that is easy to cook and easy to eat.
I usually go for fruit over vegetables as well. But yes, this is so easy and doesn’t require any actual cooking!
Classic pico de gallo – can’t go wrong! Your recipe is incredibly easy to make and the flavors marry together well. A great pico recipe!
It’s such an easy recipe, but typically overlooked as something that can only be eaten at a restaurant.
Some of my favorite recipes are quick and easy dishes I never thought to try to make. This is one of those! Looks delicious.
Isn’t it funny how that happens? You have something you love from a restaurant but never seem to make it at home even when it’s easy.
I’ve found this post on a perfect day, A Friday. Today is the day I try out new recipes, and I’d like to see how this one turns out. Thanks for sharing.
How perfect! I hope you had a chance to try it out and enjoyed the pico.
I love a bit of Mexican nibbles. This is ideal for my next gathering, so will be trying this out xx
Me too! It went perfect with the Taco Bar we had with friends a couple of weeks ago.
We love us some pico and I need a new recipe for It! Great timing!
This recipe makes a very fresh pico. To me, it’s the best pico I’ve had.
Pico de gallo is one of my favorite salsas. And a little lime juice sounds perfect with it. I might add a pinch of salt but other than that, this is perfect. Yummy!
I don’t feel like it needs any salt, but I don’t like my foods very salty to begin with. The lime adds the flavor that it needs, but the best part of making it yourself is making it exactly how you want.
We have a similar dish in Chile and is just my all time favorite! This is a great dish to entertain people or on a hot summer night! Thanks for sharing !
You’re right, pico is so fresh and light, it’s perfect for those hot summer nights.
Last week, I made Pico de Gallo from your recipe and loved it! Very fresh and great tasting!
Awesome! I love hearing that my recipes are working for others and they are enjoying them.