Are you excited about this month’s Food of the World “Mexico” party? Or are you burned out on Mexican food? If the second is true, than we can no longer be friends! 😉 Okay, I’m just kidding about that part.
I absolutely love Mexican food, and can’t get enough it. I was so excited for this month’s country because there are still several more dishes that I want to prepare, but there don’t seem to be enough hours in the day to get them all done!
Pico de Gallo {peeko de guyo} is also know as Salsa Fresca. It is an uncooked salsa that contains tomatoes, white onions, and jalapenos, and sometimes also contains cilantro and lime juice.
My version contains every one of those ingredients, and is ready in about 15 minutes. The recipe is really just guidelines, you can easily adjust it to your tastes. If you like it spicier use more jalapenos, or use Serrano peppers to really heat things up! If you don’t like onions, you can use less.
How do you make Pico de Gallo?
Start by seeding the Roma tomatoes…..
Then dice the tomatoes…..
and the onions…..
and the cilantro…..
Finely dice the jalapenos and place the ingredients in a large bowl…..
Stir to combine. Add the lime juice, season with salt and pepper, and stir until fully combined…..
Serve immediately with chips or on top of your favorite Mexican dish. Did you notice that this salsa is the same colors as the Mexican flag?
Store in the refrigerator for a few days, but you might want to drain the excess liquid before using. I just scoop from the top, and leave the liquid at the bottom of the container. 🙂
More delicious Mexican recipes:
Instant Pot Mexican Breakfast Casserole
Enjoy!!
Pico de Gallo
Ingredients
- 12 Roma tomatoes (seeded and diced)
- 1 large white onion (finely diced)
- 3 jalapenos (seeded, veins removed, and finely minced)
- 1 large bunch cilantro (stems removed, chopped)
- 4 Tablespoons lime juice (juice of 2 limes)
- sea salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Stir together tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapenos in a large bowl
- Add the lime juice, and stir to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
May 13, 2014 at 8:19 amI love pico de gallo, but for some crazy reason, haven’t made it. I will now! Pinning!
Lisa Johnson says
May 14, 2014 at 11:53 pmThank you Amy. I hope you like it! 🙂
marcie says
May 13, 2014 at 10:30 amI’m never burnt out on Mexican food, and this is exactly the way I like my salsa — fresh and chunky! 🙂
Lisa Johnson says
May 14, 2014 at 11:51 pmThank you Marcie!! I never get tired of it either. I could probably start a Mexican food blog and be as happy as a clam eating Mexican food every day! 😉
Diane Balch says
May 13, 2014 at 2:23 pmPinning I always wanted a recipe for this… even fresh from the store it never tastes as good.
Lisa Johnson says
May 14, 2014 at 11:49 pmThank you Diane. 🙂
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
May 13, 2014 at 4:50 pmMy favorite… pinned!!
Lisa Johnson says
May 14, 2014 at 11:43 pmThank you Claire. 🙂
Gloria // Simply Gloria says
May 13, 2014 at 6:11 pmLisa, I’m always up for Mexican any food! And, I could simply live off this stuff daily… sometimes I do! I love how you informed us with what tomatoes you use… this is the only way that I will eat raw tomatoes. I know, weird. But, I’m digging this and can basically smell it!
Lisa Johnson says
May 14, 2014 at 11:43 pmThank you Gloria! That’s not weird at all, it’s the only way I will eat tomatoes as well. Or I guess maybe we are both weird! 😉
Andi says
May 13, 2014 at 6:49 pmCan I just say…. “YUMMY!!!” That is all. 🙂
-andi
Lisa Johnson says
May 14, 2014 at 11:42 pmYes you may Andi!! Thanks so much for stopping by and making me smile! 🙂
Rok Jurca (ROKCO) says
May 14, 2014 at 12:07 pmI use pico de galo as one of the ingredients in my tortilla. I usualy make tortilla with minced beef and than top it with guacamole, sour cram and than with pico de galo and then i wrape it :). It makes the tortilla very juicy and full of flavor.
Tnx for the recipe. Until now I used one from allrecipes but from now on this is my favorite one.
Tnx
Becca from ItsYummi! says
May 17, 2014 at 3:31 pmGah! Chips… chips… I need my chips for this Pico De Gallo!! Has anyone seen my chips?! 🙂
Sondra @ Savers4Life says
May 17, 2014 at 7:52 pmThis looks very good! Got me to craving some chips and salsa now!
Lisa Johnson says
May 27, 2014 at 9:41 pmThank you so much Sondra. 🙂
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
May 25, 2014 at 6:56 pmI absolutely love fresh salsa Lisa! This looks fantastic – thanks for sharing at MM tonight!! Pinned!
Lisa Johnson says
May 27, 2014 at 9:37 pmThank you so much Deb! 🙂
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
May 29, 2014 at 3:43 pmBack again, featuring on Sunday at our last MM party! Having a little Happy Hour then!
Elizabeth says
May 29, 2014 at 8:30 pmI love pico de gallo!! I am growing some cilantro and can’t wait until I have a little more to try this!! Looks so delish! Thanks.
Lisa Johnson says
May 30, 2014 at 2:00 amThank you so much Elizabeth!
Amy Espinosa says
May 29, 2014 at 10:25 pmThank you so much for sharing this Pico de Gallo recipe! I just LOVE that stuff!
Lisa Johnson says
May 30, 2014 at 1:59 amYou’re welcome Amy! I love it as well. 🙂
Adelina Priddis says
May 30, 2014 at 10:47 pmI’m slowly getting around to everyone! I love Pico de gallo – funny it’s the same color as the flag.
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
May 31, 2014 at 2:13 pmI’m with you, Lisa…..I can never get enough Mexican food! (I could swim in this pico de gallo!!!)
Mireille says
June 3, 2014 at 12:07 amTHe quintessential Mexican condiment – yours looks perfect
Lisa Johnson says
June 3, 2014 at 9:58 pmThank you so much Mireille. 🙂
Karly says
June 7, 2014 at 4:35 pmTotally irresistible! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Pattie @ Olla-Podrida says
April 21, 2015 at 12:27 pmI have barely finished breakfast and yet my mouth is watering for some fresh pico de gallo. Believe it or not, I have never made this, but I expect to remedy that soon. I love your link up for Foods of the World. I will be visiting every blogger! I am visiting you from Totally Talented Tuesdays. Love your blog!
Catherine Short says
April 22, 2015 at 2:14 pmYum! I’ve never made Pico de Gallo before and I’m not sure why because it looks so simple to make.
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
April 25, 2015 at 6:46 amI love pico de gallo!! Your recipe looks wonderful, I’ll be making it for sure! Thanks for bringing it by #FoodieFriDIY, Lisa! Sending some foodie love your way!
Kimberly says
April 26, 2015 at 2:25 pmThis looks so incredible! I’m always so amazed by your talent. Pinned and tweeted. Please join us on Monday at 7 pm and party with us! It is so super fun to see what you have been working on! Lou Lou Girls