Pico de Gallo, also known as salsa Fresca, is a low-calorie flavor boost accent to many dishes!
A great topping for tacos, enchiladas, nachos, omelets, soups or just served with chips, pico de gallo is a meal flavor boost!
You can easily adjust this recipe to suit your taste preference too. If you don’t like it spicy, omit or decrease the jalapeño. Season with salt and/or sugar if your tastes buds wish. Sugar many would say is a stretch for pico de gallo, but where I’m from, fresh tomatoes are on the sweeter side. If I have to use store bough that don’t have that sweetness factor, a pinch of sugar will do the trick.
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Another yummy addition to pico de gallo is fruit, such as mango, peach, or pineapple. Garnished on top of salmon, in a shrimp taco, or with a salty chip, it can add a delicious sweet and savory balance.
This easy Pico de gallo is delicious as soon as it’s made. However, refrigerating it at least 24 hours before serving can really enhance the flavors! It’s best eaten within 1-2 days…if it even lasts that long!
Table of Contents
What You’ll Need
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Jalapeño
- Red Onion
- Lime
- Cilantro
Tools You’ll Need
How to Make This Quick Pico de Gallo
- This is a great meal to practice those knife skills! Slice, dice, and prep each ingredient. Combine everything in a medium bowl. Stir well, and taste for a balance of flavors. To some palates, salt or sugar might need to be added. Serve pico de gallo as a topping or with chips as salsa.
Tips and Substitutions
- If you want a stronger lime presence, add lime zest to the mix. Zest the lime before juicing it. Make sure not to zest into the pith as this can cause the pico de gallo to become bitter.
- Sweet cherry tomatoes give this fast pico de gallo an excellent balance of flavors! You can also use regular tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, or Roma tomatoes. Depending on which type you choose, you might need to drain some of the excess juices/seeds. If desired, you can also add a pinch of sugar if the tomatoes you use aren’t sweet.
Recipes Perfect with Pico de Gallo
- Crockpot Pork Carnitas
- Mexican Lasagna
- Queso Chicken and Rice
- Pork Verde Enchiladas
- Copycat Costa Vida Sweet Pork
- Taco Ring
- Chicken Enchilada Casserole
- The Best Loaded Nachos
- Taco Lasagna
Fresh Pico de Gallo
Ingredients
- 2 pints sweet cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1 finely diced jalapeño
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 1 lime juiced
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir well, and taste for balance of flavors. Serve as a topping or as chips and salsa.
Tammy
So fresh and good.
Laura Ashley
THANK YOU!!🙌🏻
Ross Barton
Can't wait to try this!
Laura Ashley
YAY!! It’s excellent on so many foods…or just with chips😁
Angie
I use this as a salsa, on top of fish, along side enchilladas and sometimes just eat it with a spoon!
Laura Ashley
SO many yummy ways to have it!😁
Keri
I usually just eat it with chips but saw your post about different ways to use it. Can not wait to make this and try with different meals!
Laura Ashley
Oh that’s great! I’m so happy you liked the suggestions as well!
Chris
Perfect with so many dishes! So fresh and flavorful.
Laura Ashley
Thank you SO much!!😁 One of the best toppers!
Debra Bartels
All that freshness in one dish, and so pretty. Can't wait to try it!
Laura Ashley
YAY!! I hope you LOVE it too!😁
Heather
Love the recipe, went a little lighter on the Jalepeno but turned out great!!
Laura Ashley
Awesome!! I’m so happy you made it and liked it too! My dad has to be super light on the jalapeno too😁
Carrie Fosher
This is the best pico I have had. The cherry tomatoes make it taste great.
Laura Ashley
OH that is AWESOME, Carrie!! I’m so happy you liked it so much! The cherry tomatoes are my favorite part too!😁
Rhonda
Love all your recipes!
Laura Ashley
Aww🥹 THANK YOU!! That means so much to me!
Jayna Gray Manseau
This is so yummy!
Laura Ashley
Thank you SO much!!😁
jody mann
Fresh and yummy recipe. Great recipe for football season or any other season!
Laura Ashley
You’re right! Great for Super Bowl in a couple weeks 😁
Lisa
This Kentucky girl gives this recipe two thumbs up. Yummy.
Laura Ashley
Aww!! That makes this Kentucky girl’s heart so happy!!😁
Dellinnia Rodgers
So delicious and fresh, we love it on omelettes, frito chili pies, or just with chips.
Laura Ashley
Thank you SO much!!😁 LOVE it on those omelettes too!
Becky
Love this one will make this summer with fresh veggies
Laura Ashley
Totally! It’s so good with that fresh produce😁
Jackie Marin
You can use this recipe with so many dishes!
Laura Ashley
Totally! It’s like sprinkles for dinner😁
Amy Griffin
I am excited to have this recipe! Thinking all of the ways I am going to use it!
Laura Ashley
YAY!! I hope you LOVE it too!!😁
Sherry
Looks fresh and delicious!
Laura Ashley
Thank you SO much!!😁
Judy Stogdill
Pico is a staple in Texas! Everyone loves “Tex Mex”. I love this recipe because it calls for ingredients most of us have in our kitchen! Loved watching you make it this week.
Laura Ashley
Thank you SO much, Judy!!😁
Fetema wright
This is the type of food I love
Laura Ashley
I’m with you! Fresh flavors for the win!
Sherry Heuing
Delicious and so simple and quick to make!
Laura Ashley
Thank you SO much!!😁