Authentic Pico de Gallo

Delicious and flavorful, this Authentic Pico de Gallo is the perfect way to capture the essence of your favorite Mexican dishes. With simple ingredients and fast prep, this easy Pico de Gallo goes well with a wide variety of recipes.

Whether you’re enjoying some chips and want a refreshing and tangy dip or enjoying a Taco Tuesday dinner, you’ll love this recipe. Don’t sleep on fresh and authentic Pico!

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• 💚 Why You'll Love This Recipe
• 🧂 Ingredients Needed
• 🔪 Instructions
• ❔ FAQs
• 💭 Expert Tips and Tricks
• 💡 Substitutions and Variations
• 🥫 Storage
• 🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
• ✔️ More Appetizer Recipes You'll Love
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💚 Why You'll Love This Recipe

With bold and genuine flavor, this traditional pico de gallo is an excellent appetizer or fix-in for your favorite Mexican food or as a Cinco de Mayo staple. Combine fresh ingredients for a simple and quick dish.

You'll only need 5 ingredients for this tasty pico, and it's majorly customizable. Serve it with tortilla chips for a fantastic snack, or pair with tacos, burritos, and more. There's no wrong way to enjoy your authentic pico de gallo!

Combine your pico with these homemade Tortilla Bowls for a fun and flavorful take on your next Taco Tuesday dinner!

🧂 Ingredients Needed

• fresh tomatoes - provide some acidity as well as a somewhat sweet base for your pico.
• yellow onion - adds a yummy bite and aroma.
• jalapeño pepper - for a little bit of heat as well as delicious flavor.
• cilantro - helps tie the ingredients together with its signature pungent and herbal taste.
• lime juice - balances out some of the heat from the jalapeno and provides a tangy and zingy finish.

🔪 Instructions

1. Dice ripe tomatoes, onion, and pepper to desired size, then place in a large bowl with chopped cilantro.
2. Add lime juice and toss to combine. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.

❔ FAQs

💭 Expert Tips and Tricks

• Vary the size of your chopped ingredients based on the intended use. For dipping with chips, smaller pieces are more desirable. Larger chunks are better for tacos, burritos, or as a topping for fish or chicken.
• For the best flavor, allow your pico to sit in the fridge for at least a few hours. The flavors meld and develop together as it sits.
• If you find your authentic pico de gallo is a bit watery, avoid the innermost part of the tomato, where much of the liquid is.
• Fresh lime juice produces the best results. 2 tablespoons of lime juice equals approximately 1-2 limes, juiced. You'll get more juice out of your limes if you microwave them for 20 to 30 seconds first.

📌 Make this easy pico de gallo as a bold and satisfying afternoon snack or as a side to serve with any Mexican-inspired cuisine! It only takes 5 ingredients and some chopping to make this authentic, flavorful dish that rivals any Mexican restaurant.

💡 Substitutions and Variations

• The best authentic pico de gallo is made with all fresh ingredients, but in a pinch you can use jarred jalapeno slices or lightly dried instead of fresh cilantro.
• For additional flavor, add ingredients like cojita cheese, diced avocado, garlic (or garlic powder), and cumin.
• Serrano peppers can be substituted for jalapenos.
• Use red onion or white onion instead of yellow onion if you like.
• Fresh plum tomatoes and fresh roma tomatoes are some great options for this authentic Mexican salsa.
• You can use cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes as well.
• Swap out the tomato for another fruit like mango, peach, or pineapple to make a flavorful and sweet fruit pico.

🥫 Storage

Your homemade pico de gallo will last for 3 to 4 days covered in the fridge. You shouldn't freeze pico, as it will affect the temperature and flavor.

🍴 What To Serve With This Dish

Wondering what to eat with pico de gallo? Serve it with this unique Macrrones Con Queso, use it as a topping for Easy Skillet Chicken Fajitas, as a way to enhance this One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet, or pair with Fajita Bowls!

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