Name: Pico de Gallo
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 Roma tomatoes (seeded and diced (about 2 ½ cups diced)); 1 medium yellow onion (diced (about 2 cups diced)); 1 small jalapeno (seeded and diced); Juice from ½ lime (about 1 tablespoon); ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic; ½ teaspoon kosher salt (more or less, to taste); ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (more or less, to taste)

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This quick and easy Pico de Gallo is a refreshing and healthy snack food or appetizer. It’s also delicious served with your favorite Mexican dishes!

Overhead view of Pico de Gallo in a white bowl on a plate with tortilla chips.

Cinco de Mayo is approaching (can you believe it?!) and this appetizer is always on my menu. It’s so incredibly easy, I enjoy snacking on it all throughout the year.

You just can’t beat all the fresh flavors AND the fact this takes just 15 minutes to throw together with simple ingredients!

Overhead view of ingredients needed to make pico de gallo on a white marble surface.

This refreshing appetizer is typically prepared with chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro, peppers, salt and lime juice. I like to add garlic and black pepper to mine, but feel free to omit if you’re going for full-on authenticity.

What’s the difference between Pico de Gallo and salsa?

Pico de Gallo is a type of salsa, but is never cooked like some salsas. It has very little liquid and isn’t as “soupy” as traditional salsa. It also has a chunkier texture than salsa.

Front view of pico de gallo in a white bowl beside tortilla chips.

How long does this keep in the fridge?

Store in a covered airtight container in the refrigerator for up to approximately 5 days.

Overhead shot of Pico de Gallo in a white bowl with a serving spoon and chips.

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Pico de Gallo

Just 15 minutes is all it takes for this flavorful appetizer! Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping on tacos or other Mexican dishes.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: pico de gallo

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings:

Author: Amy

Ingredients

4 Roma tomatoes seeded and diced (about 2 ½ cups diced)
1 medium yellow onion diced (about 2 cups diced)
1 small jalapeno seeded and diced
Juice from ½ lime about 1 tablespoon
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
½ teaspoon kosher salt more or less, to taste
½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper more or less, to taste

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to approximately 5 days.

Notes

Yields approximately 4 1/2 cups

Nutrition

If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.

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Originally published July 13, 2014. Updated with new photographs and recipe slightly revised on April 10, 2019.