Easy Pico De Gallo

This delicious recipe is so incredibly simple and the flavor is authentic and amazing.  It makes the best dip for tortilla chips and we love to serve this at parties.

It is amazing served with topped on Crock Pot Taco Salad Recipe. Jazz up plain chicken and turn it into something amazing with this easy recipe for Pico de Gallo. This great recipe is so easy to make with simple ingredients. You may also love Mango Salsa Recipe for a another delicious dip.

What is Pico de Gallo?

We love pico de gallo and it is has the best flavor and texture. It is known as a salsa fresca because the ingredients are all super fresh and chunky. Pico de gallo is uncooked and loaded with chopped fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeno and more.

We love Mexican food and adding fresh Pico de Gallo to these dishes makes them even better.

Why We Love Homemade Pico de Gallo

We make this recipe all the time. Anytime I make Mexican food or grilling chicken, this is always a fresh side to include. When I have friends for a swim day, this is a light and refreshing snack to share.

The ingredients are simple and easy to make. Everyone loves the way it taste and I look forward to making it. It is better to make ahead of time. Which saves me time when my guest arrive.

Ingredients for Pico de Gallo

It is very simple and you only need a few easy ingredients. Everything comes together for such an amazing blend of flavor.

• Roma Tomatoes – When purchasing tomatoes, make sure they are ripe. We have used homegrown tomatoes and they worked out great. Especially since it is the main ingredient for this recipe.
• White Onion – We usually use white onion. It adds the perfect sweetness but you can use any type onion. Red Onion can also be used.
• Cilantro – Cilantro really makes this recipe. It add so much color and flavor to this recipe that it really can’t be substituted or skipped.
• Jalapeno Peppers – We used jalapeno peppers and kept a few seeds in them as my family likes it to have a little kick to it. Feel free to substitute with serrano peppers.
• Limes – We recommend only using fresh lime juice.
• Garlic Salt – Adds so much flavor to this recipe.

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Pico de Gallo Variations

• Slice an Avocado – Simply add in one diced avocado to the recipe and that is it! Simple! We love avocado so we often add it to this recipe and it is amazing!
• Add in Corn – Try adding corn to this recipe for another twist on the classic pico de gallo recipe. It is so delicious with the lime and other wonderful ingredients.
• Extra Spicy – Try adding extra jalapeno peppers to the recipe if you like more heat.
• Dice up fresh fruit or vegetables – Our favorites to add in are bell pepper, cucumber, pineapple, strawberries, mango and peaches.

How to Make Authentic Pico de Gallo Recipe

Step 1 – Chop the ripe tomatoes and make sure to remove the seeds.

Step 2 – Chop the onions on a cutting board with a sharp knife.

Step 3 – Mince the jalapeño pepper in small pieces so you don’t have big chunks. If you want your salsa to have a little bit of kick, keep the seeds with the jalapeno. For a milder mixture, remove the seeds.

Step 4 – We love fresh cilantro adding in a lot of cilantro to our mixture. Chop and add to the mixture.

Step 5 – Stir the ingredients with the fresh lime and garlic salt in a bowl.

Step 6 – Refrigerate for an hour to allow flavors to combine. We like to refrigerate overnight for the best results.

Recipes Tips for the Best Pico de Gallo

• Use a Juicer – I used this juicer to juice the limes over the pico. It was a big help.
• Food Chopper – I also love using a small food chopper or food processor. This allows us to quickly and easily chop the onions and chopping the tomatoes. It is such a time saving gadget to have around.
• Evenly Chop Ingredients – Since I use a food chopper, it ensure that the ingredients are chopped closely the same size. This way you don’t have a big chunks of onion but small pieces of other ingredients.
• Let Pico Rest – Let the pico de gallo rest after you have blended the ingredients. This allows for all the flavors to marinate together.
• Serve with a Slotted Spoon – Because you are using fresh tomatoes, they produce a lot of moisture. Therefore, we recommend using a slotted spoon to serve.
• Don’t Skimp on the ingredients – It is known for chunks of ingredients. So when you chop your onion and cilantro make sure you add plenty.
• Use Fresh Lime – Make sure when to use fresh limes. Bottle lime juice does not work with this recipe.

Why is it Called Beak of the Rooster?

There are two reasons why it is called roosters beak is because of the following

• It is because of the coloring as it resembles the rooster beak.
• People used it pick it up with a finger and a thumb which resembles a roosters beak.

How to Serve Easy Pico de Gallo

Pico is so good on multiple things. We love to serve it with chips. Serve it with tacos, burrito bowls, nachos, soups, and even over grilled chicken or steak.

We love it over these recipes as well:

• Taco Chicken Marinade
• The Best Crockpot Chicken Tacos Recipe
• Easy Carne Asada Street Tacos Recipe
• Quick Skillet Chicken Fajitas
• Tex Mex Skillet Chicken Recipe
• Guacamole Recipe
• Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas

How Do You Keep it from Being Watery?

If you have problems with your pico being watery, try adding salt and draining the tomatoes. We have drained the tomatoes before adding it to the mix and it cuts down on the liquid.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Store Pico de Gallo?

Store you fresh pico de gallo in an airtight container in the refrigerator. After a few days, I like to squeeze in a fresh lime to freshen up the flavors.

It is great leftover for a light lunch when I make grilled chicken or have a burrito bowl.