Easy Pico De Gallo Recipe
Say “hola” to your new favorite condiment, my homemade Pico de Gallo! This is not just any ordinary salsa, it’s a riot of colors and flavors packed into one refreshing side that will absolutely transform your meals. Each spoonful is a tantalizing mix of fresh, juicy Roma tomatoes, crunchy red onions, and fiery jalapeños, all finely chopped and ready to delight your tastebuds. But the magic doesn’t stop there. What really ties this Pico de Gallo together is the generous squeeze of zesty lime juice and a good handful of fresh, aromatic cilantro. As soon as these ingredients meet, they meld together into a symphony of flavors that’s tangy, spicy, and utterly irresistible.
Roma tomatoes – Most grocery stores should have these in stock. They’re perfect for pico de gallo! Jalapeño – You can use any type of pepper you like depending on your spice tolerance. On the other hand, you can leave it out completely. Red onion – Yellow, white, or even green onion will work as well if you prefer. Cilantro – Cilantro adds a lot of great flavor, but if you don’t like it you can leave it out or use parsley instead. Lime juice – Fresh lime juice is always best! Salt & pepper – Season to taste.
First things first, grab those Roma tomatoes and let’s start dicing them into small 1/4″ cubes. Make sure to scoop out the seeds so that our Pico de Gallo won’t be too watery. Next, move on to the red onion and dice it up as well. For the jalapeño, you’ll want to dice it as finely as you can get it, but be careful not to touch your face while chopping it – we don’t want any tears! Last but not least, give that fresh cilantro a good chop. Alright, now that we’ve got all the chopping out of the way, grab a bowl and toss in those lovely tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Time to bring this Pico de Gallo to life with a splash of lime juice! Squeeze in the juice from about 2 limes, and then let’s season our creation with salt and pepper to taste. Now, give everything a good toss until it’s well combined. All those gorgeous colors are coming together, right? Let the ingredients sit and mingle for at least 10 minutes before we dig in. This will give our Pico de Gallo enough time to soak up all those zesty, spicy, and tangy flavors. Trust me, it’s worth the wait!
Storage
Pico de Gallo can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 4-5 days. After that, the freshness and quality might start to decline. Pico de Gallo is best enjoyed fresh, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for about 4-5 days. If you’re planning to make it ahead, consider prepping the ingredients and storing them separately, then mixing them together right before serving for the best texture and flavor.
What to Serve With Pico de Gallo
You can serve your pico de gallo simply with some tortilla chips to dip, or alongside any of these fantastic recipes:
Beef Empanadas Taco Lasagna Mexican Chicken and Rice Salad Beef Tamale Casserole Chicken Taco Taquitos Pork Carnitas Easy Chicken Fajitas
Other Delicious Recipes To Try
Cilantro Lime Chicken with Strawberry SalsaHomemade SalsaCinco de Mayo RecipesCowboy CaviarAvocado Shrimp SalsaMelon Prosciutto Skewers
