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Pico de Gallo (Fresh Salsa)

April 26, 2015 by Sandra Shaffer 23 Comments

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Add this popular fresh ingredient salsa to your Cinco de Mayo feast! Pico de Gallo is a simple condiment that enhances Mexican foods!

Pico de Gallo Fresh Salsa - The Foodie Affair

At authentic Mexican restaurants you’ll be offered a variety of salsas; a pureed sauce with a smooth consistency like this Tomatillo Salsa Verde or a chunky salsa like I’m showing you here. Both varieties have some heat from the pepper, but when you chop up your own ingredients you can add the amount of heat that suits your taste buds.

I always pick jalapeño peppers to use in my foods because they’re easy to find and they’re not as spicy as the serranos. I’m still working on my tolerance for chiles. I know…so wimpy! I do like the flavor that chiles add to foods, I’m just not fond of breaking out in a sweat or guzzling a gallon of water while eating!

Pico de Gallo a fresh salsa - The Foodie Affair

Contrary to popular belief, the seeds in chile peppers are not what carries the the most heat! The highest concentration of capsaicin is in the white pith that is attached to the seeds. It’s true! I learned about that fun fact from an article in Cook’s Illustrated. I have since paid attention to the amount of membrane a chile pod has before adding the whole amount to my recipes.

Once you find your perfect combination of flavors, there is nothing tastier than homemade salsa! This is especially true if you use tomatoes fresh off the vine! We like to add pico de gallo like a garnish to tacos, tostadas or in burritos. That’s if there is any left after eating like a dip with tortilla chips!

Later this week I’ll share a delicious slow cooked meal that you’ll want to add this pico de gallo to, so be sure to pick up some fresh cilantro and tomatoes this week!

Pico de Gallo Fresh Salsa - The Foodie Affair

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Yield: 2 cups

Pico de Gallo (Fresh Salsa)

Pico de Gallo a fresh salsa in a black serving bowl

Fresh cut tomatoes, onion, and cilantro in bite size pieces for a simple salsa for all your Latin dishes. Also tasty over eggs or enjoyed with tortilla chips.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup white onion, diced
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 small pepper (jalapeño) diced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Juice of 1 small lime

Instructions

Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl. Taste and add additional salt or peppers as desired.

Serve as a condiment for any Mexican dish or as an appetizer with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1/4 cup

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 31Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 285mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 1g

Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

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Cuisine: Mexican / Category: Side Dish

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  1. Rachael

    April 27, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    fresh salsa is THE best! we constantly are making pico de gallo in our house! this looks so refreshing for an afternoon snack!

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      April 27, 2015 at 9:27 pm

      We add it to everything! Sure doesn’t last long though 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sarah @ the magical slow cooker

    April 27, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    I love this salsa. I love to add it on top corn tortillas with chicken and not have any guilt! Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      April 27, 2015 at 9:26 pm

      Fresh ingredients doesn’t get any healthier!

      Reply
  3. Christie

    April 27, 2015 at 4:37 pm

    I adore pico de gallo. It is the perfect food to keep in the fridge all summer long.

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      April 27, 2015 at 9:26 pm

      Pico de gallo is so simple to chop up! Makes it easy to keep it stocked!

      Reply
  4. Shelby

    April 27, 2015 at 5:36 pm

    Nothing better than fresh homemade salsa in my book. Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      April 27, 2015 at 9:25 pm

      Fresh salsa makes a good dish even better!

      Reply
  5. [email protected] The McCallums Shamrock Patch

    April 27, 2015 at 7:40 pm

    Just thought I would drop by and show some love, so glad I did this salsa looks fantastic!!

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    • Sandra Shaffer

      April 27, 2015 at 9:24 pm

      Thank you so much for stopping by, Heidy!

      Reply
  6. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama

    April 28, 2015 at 6:01 am

    You just can’t beat a good, freshly made pico de gallo! This one looks delicious! I just need some chips… 😉

    Reply
  7. Bam's Kitchen

    April 28, 2015 at 6:09 am

    I love salsa and your looks so fresh and delicious. I would love to sit with a bowl of your salsa and chips. Pinned!

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  8. Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads

    April 28, 2015 at 6:44 am

    This pico looks perfect!! It’s one of my favorites!

    Reply
  9. Renee's Kitchen Adventures

    April 28, 2015 at 6:48 am

    One of my all time favorite things to eat! I just love all the fresh flavors in this!

    Reply
  10. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life

    April 28, 2015 at 9:45 am

    I can’t wait for all the summer veggies…I like to make my own pico de gallo too. Your recipe looks wonderful…can’t wait to try it!

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    • Sandra Shaffer

      April 30, 2015 at 7:27 am

      The fresh veggies do make a delicious difference! Love the warmer months 🙂

      Reply
  11. Norma Chang

    April 28, 2015 at 4:09 pm

    I am anxiously waiting for our weather to stabilize so I get my tomato plants into the ground and harvest homegrown vine ripened tomatoes so I can make this salsa.

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      April 30, 2015 at 7:26 am

      Coming from your own garden will make this salsa even better!

      Reply
  12. celyn

    May 6, 2015 at 2:06 am

    yum this looks so good! now i’m craving for some mexican food!

    styleandchocolates

    Reply

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    April 28, 2015 at 11:31 pm

    […] touch these babies. Wrapped in a warm corn tortilla, these tacos are filled with shredded pork, pico de gallo, and a squeeze of lime juice. That’s it!  And this simple combination is keeping thousands […]

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    May 16, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    […] this a salsa is a stretch because there are no tomatoes in this dish like you see in this Pico de Gallo, a real chunky salsa, but sometime you just gotta go with what you have on hand! My avocados barely […]

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    […] are super easy to make and you can serve them with your favorite toppings like  Mexican crema, Pico de Gallo, a creamy or chunky Avocado Dip, or if you’re short on time go ahead and purchase your […]

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  4. A Mexican Food Fiesta! | Gourmet Getaways says:
    September 4, 2016 at 4:41 am

    […] this Pico de Gallo would feature on every salsa bar.  Each morning I would add a generous serving to my Queso […]

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