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Easy Pico de Gallo

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By Rosie Published: April 25, 2017 Updated: October 22, 2023
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A colorful combination of chopped vegetables served in a green and orange bowl.
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  1. A Tasty Recipe for Easy Pico de Gallo!
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How to make simple homemade Pico de Gallo, with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, onions, peppers, and more!

A Tasty Recipe for Easy Pico de Gallo!

Bright and colorful vegetables in a white strainer ready to be made into a tasty pico de gallo!

Fresh Pico de Gallo ( also called salsa fresca) with lots of juicy bright red tomatoes, crispy sweet bell peppers, and spicy jalapenos. How delicious does that sound?! Like seriously, I could munch on it all day, and to be completely honest with you – I DO! I love homemade pico de gallo, and I usually always have it on hand because it’s so cheap & easy to make. Oh, and it also happens to be on the healthier side!

I only use fresh ingredients for my pico de gallo. I don’t use any canned tomatoes, or etc. EVERYTHING is fresh. The ingredients that I use are tomatoes, cilantro, garlic, onions, bell peppers, jalapenos, and lots of freshly squeezed lime juice.

A rainbow of diced vegetables on a wooden chopping block.

When I make my pico de gallo I chop everything by hand, because I like it nice and chunky. However, if you’d like, you can use a food processor!

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Bright and colorful pico de gallo served in a green ceramic bowl.

This simple pico de gallo recipe is the best ever ( and I’m not just saying it because it’s my recipe LOL!). It’s perfect for all occasions!

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pico de gallo

Easy Pico de Gallo

Homemade Fresh Pico de Gallo made with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, cilantro, and more!
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Course Appetizer, Side
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword appetizer, Pico de Gallo
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 large tomatoes I usually use steak tomatoes, diced
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 1 large jalapeno diced
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 medium sized green bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium sized yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium sized red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 of a cilantro bunch chopped ( leaves only)
  • 1 large lime
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  • Toss all off the diced vegetables( and fruit, since tomatoes are technically a fruit....), and cilantro in a large bowl and mix until everything is well incorporated.
  • Cut the lime in half, and squeeze all of the lime juice all over the diced vegetables.
  • Sprinkle in the kosher salt.
  • Mix the ingredients until everything is well incorporated.
  • Serve with tortillas or on the side of a dish & enjoy!
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I’m a Soul Food blogger living in the Pacific Northwest, bringing Southern cooking to gorgeous Seattle, Washington. I was born and raised in the PNW, but my family roots go all the way to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where my grandparents were born and raised. I live every day to bring the traditional values, recipes, and love of food to life for my family—whether they’re online or in real life. So, welcome to the party, family!

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  1. Renee says

    April 25, 2017 at 7:15 am

    What happened to the cilantro???

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 25, 2017 at 8:23 am

      Oh my. Thanks for pointing that out. I fixed it.

      Reply
  2. darlene says

    April 25, 2017 at 9:24 am

    looks delicious can you omit the jalapeño peppers

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 25, 2017 at 9:31 am

      Hi Darlene! Absolutely.

      Reply
      • Devoria Hall says

        April 25, 2017 at 9:49 am

        5 stars
        Yes, but the jalapeno is what really brings out the robust flavor and in this recipe!

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          April 25, 2017 at 10:01 am

          I totally agree. However, some people can’t tolerate the spice. In that case, they can leave it out 🙂

          Reply
  3. GAry says

    April 25, 2017 at 11:03 am

    5 stars
    I see celery on the picture but not in the recipe. Do you use celery

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 25, 2017 at 11:05 am

      You don’t see celery in the picture hun. You see green onions & cilantro. Although it does look like celery 🙂

      Reply
  4. Mary says

    April 25, 2017 at 2:36 pm

    Gorgeous photo! We love this recipe. Yes, everything has to be fresh…no canned ingredients! Pinned. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 25, 2017 at 4:23 pm

      Thanks so much Mary! XOXO

      Reply
  5. Edith says

    August 12, 2017 at 5:32 pm

    5 stars
    Hello Rosie, I wanted to make your southwestern salsa the written recipe isn’t there. I’ll make the other one this time but if you ever have the time will you please add the written recipe . Thank you for all your time. I love your recipes. GREAT JOB, KEEP THEM COMING. THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

    Reply
  6. Shelley says

    August 22, 2022 at 4:31 pm

    Is this ok to water bath for canning? Looks like a fantastic recipe

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      August 23, 2022 at 2:47 pm

      Hi Shelley! I’m just getting into the “canning world” so, I’m unsure. I apologize.

      Reply
  7. Velinda mathis says

    February 27, 2024 at 9:48 am

    Your recipes are the best thanks for sharing keep these good recipes coming and we appreciate you

    Reply
  8. Bob says

    October 27, 2024 at 4:32 am

    5 stars
    Very fresh pleasing healthy recipe. Included the cilantro stems chopped finely, all edible, a shame to discard, and doubled up on the lime. Great recipe, a keeper.

    Reply

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