Pico De Gallo Seasoning Recipe

This pico de gallo seasoning recipe is so fresh and vibrant while packed with an irresistible flavor that takes you right to Mexico. Made with just 7 ingredients, this homemade pico de gallo comes together in just minutes. 

Now, if only it really did take us to Mexico, that would be great…but one can wish, right?! Known by its other names, Salsa Fresca and tomato salsa, this pico de gallo goes great on things like this Mexican chicken burger, tacos, chicken tenders, chips n sour cream, and salads just to name a few! 

The best part about the pico de gallo seasoning recipe is you only need 5 minutes to make it. That’s right, 5 minutes! It’s such a simple condiment to make that serves as a delightful addition to so many dishes. And the chances are, you have all these ingredients right at home! This pico de gallo is gluten free, dairy free, vegan, paleo, and whole 30. I’d say it checks all the boxes!

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Ingredients

Tomatoes: always use fresh, firm tomatoes. I do recommend removing the seeds from the tomatoes to minimize the water content. You can even use small, grape tomatoes as they don’t have a lot of seeds inside of them. I do not recommend using canned tomatoes for pico de gallo as they tend to be mushy.

Jalapeño: always remember when it comes to jalapeños, a little bit goes a long way. If you prefer a more mild spice, make sure to remove the seeds and ribs. However, if you like your salsa spicy, you can leave the seeds.

Onion: any onion will work fine, again if you prefer a more mild spice level to your salsa, you can use a sweet onion. For this recipe, I am using a red onion. Regardless, of which onion you choose, making sure to dice your onion in small pieces is key here.

Lime: lime lends a fruity flavor to your pico de gallo. The citrus will also keep your salsa fresher, and longer.

Cilantro: because no salsa was ever made without cilantro! 

Garlic olive oil: If you love a hint of garlic without biting into pieces of garlic, this organic garlic olive oil is just what you need for this pico de gallo. It gives the recipe the perfect robust flavor. 

Salt: a little goes a long way. Sea salt also works perfectly. 

Instructions

• First, dice all of your fresh ingredients into small pieces: tomato, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. 
• Place these into a small bowl. Using a citrus squeezer, juice 1 lime. Pour this into the bowl.
• Lastly, place all other ingredients into the bowl and mix well. 

Storage

For best results, I recommend serving the pico de gallo immediately. The longer you allow the salsa to sit the more liquid it will release. If you have leftover salsa, you can pour it into a small strainer, then set it into a larger airtight container. This will allow the liquid to release into the bottom of the container instead of causing the salsa to become mushy.  

Equipment

Mixing bowl

Top tips

• Marinating your onion in lime juice will help to kick some of the strong, bitter, “onion” flavor. 
• Always use firm tomatoes to ensure you don’t have a watery salsa. Removing the seeds from your tomatoes will reduce the amount of liquid in the salsa. 

FAQ

With what can I serve the pico de gallo seasoning recipe?

So many delicious recipes to choose from. Here are a few:

Taquitos 

Tacos

Chicken tenders

Guacamole

Spinach dip 

Black beans 

Healthy Chicken Burger

Can you freeze pico de gallo?

I do not recommend freezing. 

Can you make this ahead of time? 

Yes, you can chop all ingredients ahead of time and store them in an airtight container. Do not add liquids until 20 minutes before serving. 

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