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    Best Pico de Gallo Recipe

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    The Best Pico de Gallo recipe you will ever need! Fresh, flavorful, and easy- you will want to put this Pico on everything!

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    Fresh and flavorful!

    Salsas of any kind are some of my favorite condiments. They are great for dipping chips and topping all types of dishes with.

    This easy Pico recipe is one of my go to favorites- it’s perfect on tacos, fajitas, just on chips, breakfast burritos, and so much more! Shoot I’d even put in on a tasty burger!

    best pico de gallo on a chip

    Eat on chips, burgers, and tacos!

    Some of my other favorite salsas:

    • Salsa Verde
    • Mango Salsa
    • Red Chile Salsa
    • Cilantro Lime Sauce (not a salsa technically but similar!)

     

    Living in the Southwest I get to try different salsa and every restaurant and my favorites are usually a chunky Pico.

    You just can’t beat the texture and the freshness.

    The best Pico de Gallo is just a mixture of a few simple and fresh delicious ingredients. It’s so easy.

    pico ingredients

    Fresh ingredients makes the best pico!

    How to make Pico de Gallo?

    • Rinse your tomatoes, cilantro, and Jalapeno
    • Chop or dice the onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeno (with the seeds removed!)
    • Mix everything in a bowl with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and lime.
    • Enjoy!

    What is the difference between salsa and Pico?

    Pico is a type of salsa that in uncooked and typically chunkier. Many other salsas are more liquid and have been processed in a blender and possibly cooked.

    seasonings for the pico

    A few seasonings take this pico to the next level!

    How many days is Pico de Gallo good for?

    I recommend eating within a week of making.

    Can you make Pico de Gallo ahead of time?

    Yes! The flavors actually get better after the salsa sits in the refrigerator for a few days.

    best pico de gallo close up

    I love all the colors of this fresh salsa!

    What do you serve with Pico de Gallo?

    • Add some to guacamole
    • Add to tacos, burritos, and quesadillas
    • Top a burger or chicken sandwich for a fresh Mexican twist
    • Add to fish or steak
    • Eat with chips!

    If you like this recipe make sure to check out:

    • Tri Tip Tacos
    • Mango Salmon Tacos
    • Easy Breakfast Burritos
    • Carnitas Tacos
    • Potato Tacos
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    Best Pico de Gallo

    Author: Lisa
    The Best Pico de Gallo recipe you will ever need! Fresh, flavorful, and easy- you will want to put this Pico on everything!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Refrigerate Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 servings (~4 cups)

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Medium White Onion chopped
    • 2 Roma Tomatoes diced
    • ½ head of Cilantro chopped
    • 1 Jalapeno diced with seeds removed
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Pepper
    • 1 tbs Garlic Powder*
    • 1 teaspoon Cumin
    • Juice from 1 Lime- ~ 2 tsp
    • Zest from Lime- optional

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium bowl combine all ingredients. Stir and enjoy. For maximum flavor allow Pico de Gallo to sit for 20-30 minutes in the refrigerator. (1 medium White Onion, 2 Roma Tomatoes, ½ head of Cilantro, 1 Jalapeno, 1 teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Pepper, 1 tbs Garlic Powder, 1 teaspoon Cumin, Juice from 1 Lime, Zest from Lime)

    Notes

    Tips and Tricks
    • *If you want to use real garlic, I recommend micro planning or using a garlic press on 1-2 cloves.
    • *Refrigerate any leftovers and eat within a week.
    • *It’s easiest to zest a lime before squeezing the juice from it.
    • *This is my favorite citrus juicer/press and my favorite garlic press (if using real garlic)- amazon affiliate links.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 7kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 147mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 81IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
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