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Homemade Pico de Gallo Recipe
Homemade Pico de Gallo is one of the best ways to make any Mexican dish extra flavorful. This recipe only needs a few fresh ingredients like tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, and onion.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs. tomatoes 4-5 medium-sized
- 1 cup white onion finely diced
- 1-2 jalapeño peppers or serrano, seeded and finely diced
- ⅓ cup cilantro chopped and then finely packed to measure
- 2 Tbsp. lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- ¾ tsp. salt to taste
- ⅛ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Seed tomatoes and then finely dice. You should end up with roughly 2 cups.
- Add the tomatoes, diced onion, jalapeño peppers, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper to a large bowl. Toss until mixed and well combined.
- Serve immediately or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Enjoy!
Notes
Meal Prep and Storage
- To Prep-Ahead: Chop onions and jalapeños up to 2-3 days ahead of time. Pico can be made the day before, as well.
- To Store: Store in an airtight container for up to 1-2 days.
- To Freeze: It is not recommended to freeze as the texture will change.
Nutrition
Calories: 26kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 763IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
