Pico de gallo is an amazingly healthy and tasty condiment that allows you transform mundane dishes with nutritious Mexican flavor. Pico is similar to a roughly chopped salsa but usually has a lighter/zestier taste.

I like to keep a batch on hand at all times. I use pico to jazz up everything from my morning breakfast scrambles to fresh spicy salads.

Please enjoy my family’s go-to recipe for pico de gallo.

the perfect pico ingredients

the perfect pico

The Perfect Pico

5 from 1 vote
By Cassy
Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Pico de gallo is an amazingly healthy and tasty condiment that allows you transform mundane dishes with nutritious Mexican flavor. Pico is similar to a roughly chopped salsa but usually has a lighter/zestier taste.

Ingredients  

  • 3 medium sized fresh tomatoes
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1/4 cup of purple onion
  • 1 small jalapeno or 1/2 large
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 limes juiced
  • pinch sea salt
  • cracked black pepper

Instructions 

  • In a medium sized bowl, add tomatoes and onions cut into small (about 1/4th inch) cubes.
  • Peel, finely chop, and add the garlic.
  • De-seed the jalapeno using a spoon to prevent the pepper’s oils from getting on your fingers. Finely chop the jalapeno and add to the mixture.
  • Chop the cilantro and add (feel free to add more or less depending on your taste for cilantro – I like LOTS).
  • Pour the lime juice over, sprinkle with the sea salt/pepper, and stir.
  • Store in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 5 days.

Recipe Notes


Nutrition

Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 633IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer, Condiment
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 19
Keyword: best pico de gallo, perfect pico de gallo, pico de gallo

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Cassy Joy Garcia, NC

Cassy Joy Garcia, a New York Times best-selling author, of Cook Once Dinner Fix, Cook Once Eat All Week, and Fed and Fit as well as the creative force behind the popular food blog Fed & Fit.


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