• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Live Laugh Rowe
  • About
    • About Me
    • Contact Me
    • The Rowes
    • In The Press
    • PR & Advertise
    • Privacy Policy
    • Resources
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers/Snacks
    • Beverages
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Main Dish
    • Side Dishes
    • Sandwiches
    • Skinny Dishes
    • Slow Cooker
    • Soups/Chilis
    • Weight Watchers
  • Crafts & DIY
    • Crafts
    • Decor
    • DIY Projects
    • Fall Projects
    • Holidays
    • Home Projects
  • Printables
  • Shop My Home
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
Subscribe
Live Laugh Rowe

Live Laugh Rowe

A lifestyle blog that shares crafts, recipes, tutorials and life's moments.

  • About
    • About Me
    • Contact Me
    • The Rowes
    • In The Press
    • PR & Advertise
    • Privacy Policy
    • Resources
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers/Snacks
    • Beverages
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Main Dish
    • Side Dishes
    • Sandwiches
    • Skinny Dishes
    • Slow Cooker
    • Soups/Chilis
    • Weight Watchers
  • Crafts & DIY
    • Crafts
    • Decor
    • DIY Projects
    • Fall Projects
    • Holidays
    • Home Projects
  • Printables
  • Shop My Home
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
Subscribe

Easy Pico de Gallo Recipe

04/26/2023 · Kelly Rowe · Leave a Comment

This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Pin
Share
Post
Share
Jump to Recipe

If you enjoy Mexican food, today’s Easy Pico de Gallo recipe is for YOU! This is a fast and straightforward dip recipe. To capture the flavor of an authentic Mexican dish, Pico de Gallo can do a lot of the heavy lifting.

So, whether you’re snacking on some tortilla chips and wanting a fresh, tangy dip or enjoying it as a topping for Taco Tuesday, you’ll want to keep this recipe on hand.

Mexican Dish

With Cinco de Mayo quickly approaching, I thought I’d whip up this quick Pico de Gallo recipe and share it with you guys. Whether you host a big celebration on the home front or plan to do a little snacking before dinner at your favorite Mexican restaurant, this recipe will not disappoint.

What exactly is Pico de Gallo? It’s a chunky fresh salsa with very little liquid, also known as salsa fresca.

What is the difference between salsa and pico de gallo?

Salsa is typically made with (mostly) cooked ingredients, while pico de gallo is made with raw fresh ingredients. Salsa ingredients are often blended or smashed in a molcajete (mortar and pestle).

Pico de Gallo Appetizer

I love chips and dip; however, I would probably pass on the jalapeno in this dip. Haha. My husband would want to add all the heat — so we’d have to divide it in half and enjoy it the way we each like it. How about you? How would you enjoy this dip?

I love that you can customize this recipe to your liking. You can eliminate the cilantro, add avocado, and so much more!

I don’t know about you, but I’m craving Mexican food now. So, let’s do this!

How to Make a Classic Pico de Gallo:

Ingredients for Pico de Gallow

Let’s round up our delish ingredients:

Tomatoes
Yellow Onion
Jalapeno
Cilantro
Lime Juice
Salt and Pepper

Making the pico de gallo:

Start by washing, drying, and prepping the fruits and vegetables. Then you’ll dice each of them into roughly the same size pieces. Set aside. Chop cilantro.

Combine the chopped ingredients in a mixing bowl and add lime juice. Mix ingredients until they are incorporated. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Yields: 2 cups.

Tips + Tricks:

  • Feel free to leave out or substitute any ingredients you don’t like or don’t have. 
  •  Cutting the fruits and vegetables into uniform pieces at an appropriate size will taste better.
  •  While best eaten fresh, it can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.  
  •  Let it rest in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes before serving. This lets the flavors mesh together. Of course, you can eat it right away, but if you can, let it sit for the best taste possible.
  •  Getting rid of the middle flesh of the tomato helps to remove a lot of the excess water. This will allow the flavors to blend to the desired taste and be less watery.
  •  If your raw onions are too strong, try soaking them in ice water for about 10 minutes before adding them to the pico.
  •  Do not freeze this recipe. It alters the texture of the tomatoes and turns them grainy. I promise that’s not something you want to be eating.

You can enjoy this recipe with some tortilla chips or add it to rice for a delicious side dish. In addition to those, here are some other great uses for your Pico de Gallo as a condiment include:

  • Burritos and/or burrito bowls
  • Nachos
  • Enchiladas
  • Tacos 
  • Quesadillas
  • Taco Salads
  • Tostadas
Pico de Gallo
Bowl of Pico de Gallo
Print Recipe Pin Recipe Share on FB Rate this Recipe
No ratings yet

Easy Pico de Gallo

This Easy Pico de Gallo Recipe is fresh and flavorful! This homemade recipe is great for chips and salsa and makes a perfect condiment.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Condiment
Cuisine: Mexican
Prevent your screen from going to sleep

Equipment

  • Knives
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 4 medium tomatoes
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 1 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Wash, dry, and prep tomatoes, onion, and jalapenos. Dice all to about roughly the same size pieces. Set aside.
  • Chop cilantro.
  • Combine tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, and cilantro in a mixing bowl.
  • Add lime juice and season to taste. Let set for 24 hours in the refrigerator (a recommendation, not critical).
  • Serve with chips, over tacos, etc.

Notes

  • Yields: 2 Cups
  • Feel free to leave out or substitute any ingredients you don’t like or don’t have. 
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.  
  • When possible, let it rest in the fridge for at least 15 to 20 minutes before serving. This lets the flavors mesh together. 
  • Eliminating the middle flesh of the tomato will help to remove a lot of the excess water. 
  • Do not freeze this recipe. It alters the texture of the tomatoes and turns them grainy. 
Loved this recipe?Mention @livelaughrowe or tag #livelaughrowe!
Pin
Share
Post
Share

Related Posts

Turn ordinary chicken into flavorful tacos! These Easy Chicken Tacos are sure to be a new favorite for Taco Tuesdays. livelaughrowe.com

Easy Shredded Chicken Tacos

Spring Flowers at a greenhouse

the Weekender

Beautiful Wreath Charcuterie packed with cheese, fruits, crackers, olives and more

Christmas Charcuterie Board

Slices of Peanut Butter Fudge Stacked

Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

Healthy Dinner Recipes

Healthy Dinner Recipes for you Meal Planning

pic of stacked fudge

Chocolate Fudge Recipe

Appetizers/Snacks, Recipes, Side Dishes

Previous Post: « the Weekender
Next Post: the Weekender »
about kelly

ABOUT KELLY

A DIY fanatic, Kelly shares her journey through her blog, Live Laugh Rowe, where she showcases her recipes, tutorials, crafts, home projects, and all things DIY. This East Coast Girl at heart believes family is number one as she finds the perfect balance of being a daughter, wife, sister, entrepreneur, writer and woman of God. Be sure to follow along as she shares her passion for life, love and family! Read more...

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Looking for something?

Hey there! I’m Kelly.

I’m the author, creator, cook, and photographer behind the blog. I am so glad you’re here!  I’m passionate about life, family, and my faith. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my journey, life is hard, but God is good.  Read More

Top Pin on Pinterest:

Festive Winter Printable

Footer

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Looking for something?

Copyright © Live Laugh Rowe, LLC • Privacy Policy • Log in

Rate This Recipe

Your vote:




A rating is required
A name is required
An email is required