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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.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Jennifer Deppa

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
  • 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
  • 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