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Easy Pico de Gallo

Whether you're serving quesadillas, fajitas, tacos, or nachos, this easy pico de gallo is a perfect 10-minute addition to any Mexican-inspired meal!
Course Side
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword easy pico de gallo, fresh Mexcian salsa, fresh salsa, homemade pico de gallo, pico de gallo
Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Calories 64.7kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. cored, chopped tomatoes (about 2 large or 3 medium tomatoes)
  • ½ small red onion, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (or sub with fresh parsley)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Cover and let the pico de gallo sit and “marinate” for at least 15 minutes.

Notes

  • Add corn to the pico de gallo in lieu of the avocado.
  • Make it spicy with chopped jalapeño peppers. Remove the seeds from the jalapeno for a slightly more mild taste. Serrano peppers also work well.
  • Swap out the red onion for white onion or sweet onion if you prefer. You can also throw some garlic or garlic powder into the sauce.
  • For even more flavor, try adding diced red bell pepper, cucumber, or chopped pineapple or mango. The fresh fruit adds a nice, sweet, refreshing contrast to the savory vegetables.
  • Prepare the pico de gallo without cilantro. You can omit the herb entirely, or substitute with chopped fresh parsley.
  • Let everything marinate for at least 15 minutes before serving so that the flavors can come together.
  • This salsa is best enjoyed on the same day that it's prepared.
  • Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for the best flavor and texture. It's ideal for the summer and early fall months when the local tomatoes are growing on the vine!
  • Chop everything evenly so that you get a little bit of each ingredient in every bite.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cup pico de gallo | Calories: 64.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.8g | Protein: 1.1g | Fat: 5.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Sodium: 5.8mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 0.1g