🌶️ Old Fashioned Pico De Gallo Recipe
Pico de gallo is a simple, refreshing Mexican salsa made with fresh ingredients like tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and cilantro. This old-fashioned version is perfect as a dip, taco topping, or a bright burst of flavor on your favorite dishes.
⏱️ Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🍽️ Yield: About 2 cups
🧊 Chill Time (optional): Up to 3 hours for enhanced flavor
🥗 Ingredients:
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6 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
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½ red onion, minced
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3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
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½ jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (use more for extra heat)
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½ lime, juiced
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 pinch garlic powder
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1 pinch ground cumin, or to taste
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Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Prepare all ingredients:
Dice the tomatoes, mince the onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and garlic. -
Mix ingredients:
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño, and garlic. -
Add seasoning:
Pour in the lime juice. Sprinkle in garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. -
Stir well:
Mix everything thoroughly until well combined. -
Taste & adjust:
Adjust salt, pepper, lime juice, or jalapeño to your preferred flavor. -
Chill (optional):
For a stronger flavor, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 hours before serving. -
Strain before serving (optional):
Drain excess liquid to prevent a watery texture, especially if using as a topping. -
Serve & enjoy:
Spoon over tacos, nachos, grilled meats, salads—or serve with tortilla chips as a dip!
💡 Tips:
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Use ripe, firm tomatoes to avoid excess water.
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If you’re short on time, you can serve it immediately, but chilling really enhances the flavor.
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Add diced avocado or mango for a twist.
🧾 Nutrition Information (Per Serving – ~2 tbsp):
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Calories: 10
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Total Fat: 0g
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Sodium: 15mg
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Total Carbohydrate: 2g
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Dietary Fiber: 1g
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Sugars: 1g
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Protein: 0g
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Vitamin C: 6mg
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Calcium: 7mg
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Iron: 0mg
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Potassium: 91mg