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Pico De Gallo Recipe | Fresh Tomato Salsa

Pico De Gallo is a refreshing Mexican salsa made from onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro and seasoned with lime juice and spices.
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Pico De Gallo, also known as Salsa Fresca is a fresh Mexican salsa made from uncooked chopped tomatoes, onions and jalapeños.

The salsa has a tangy and mildly spicy taste and is seasoned with coriander leaves, lime juice, little garlic, black pepper and salt.

This is one of the easiest salsas to make and is a very refreshing food accompaniment in the summers.

Pico De Gallo is often enjoyed as a dip along with tortilla chips. It can also be added to nachos, tacos or burritos.

You can make the salsa in large batches for parties and it can also be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

To make Pico De Gallo at home follow the detailed step by step recipe with photos posted below.

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Pico De Gallo Recipe Step By Step Instructions

Pico De Gallo Recipe | Fresh Tomato Salsa

Pico De Gallo is a refreshing Mexican salsa made from onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro and seasoned with lime juice and spices.
4.74 from 170 votes


Recipe Info

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Category Dips & Spreads
Cuisine Mexican

Nutrition

Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g

Ingredients For Pico De Gallo Recipe | Fresh Tomato Salsa
 

  • 3 Tomatoes
  • 1 Medium Sized Onion
  • 2 Jalapeños
  • 1/4 Cup Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya)
  • 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch)
  • 1-2 Teaspoon Salt

Step By Step Instructions for Pico De Gallo Recipe | Fresh Tomato Salsa
 

  1. Add chopped tomatoes and onions in a mixing bowl.
    3 Tomatoes, 1 Medium Sized Onion
    Pico De Gallo Recipe Instructions
  2. Remove the seeds from jalapeños, then chop them and add to the bowl.
    2 Jalapeños
    Pico De Gallo Recipe Instructions
  3. Add lime juice, garlic powder, black pepper powder and salt.
    1 Tablespoon Lime Juice, 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch), 1-2 Teaspoon Salt
    Pico De Gallo Recipe Instructions
  4. Remove the stems from the cilantro/coriander leaves and finely chop them to add to the mixture. Mix all the ingredients.
    1/4 Cup Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya)
    Pico De Gallo Recipe
  5. Pico De Gallo is ready. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before using.
    Pico De Gallo Recipe Step By Step Instructions

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