With fresh and easy ingredients you can have this Pico de Gallo Recipe in minutes! With a little bit of kick this is a fan favorite dip you cannot resist.
I’m a huge dip person, I really don’t care what it is if you put a dip in front of me it’s almost guaranteed that I will eat it, especially this Pico de Gallo Recipe.
I love Pico as it has fresh ingredients and literally comes together in minutes. We make this all the time as it is one of our favorite side dishes, appetizer, and just chill-out foods.
You can serve it with a variety of things from pita bread, crackers to chips, or add it on top of your favorite dishes. It really is a personal preference, and you can make it as spicy as you’d like.
It is one of those recipes that everyone who likes a good salsa-type recipe should have in the recipe box for sure.
If you are a spicy lover like we are around here then you absolutely have to make my Pico de Gallo Recipe, you won’t be disappointed.
Some of our other favorite dip recipes we have on our site include: Queso Dip, Pub Style Beer Cheese Dip and Roasted Garlic Cream Cheese Dip.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- Minimal ingredients are used.
- You can make it as spicy as you’d like.
- This recipe is easy to double.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE BELOW):
Onion
Serrano chilis
Tomatoes
Cilantro
Lime juice
Avocado
Salt
Pepper
HOW TO MAKE A PICO DE GALLO RECIPE:
- On a chopping board, begin by chopping your tomatoes, onion, serrano chili, and cilantro very finely.
- Combine those ingredients in a large serving bowl.
- Add the lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix until combined.
- Let it rest 15 minutes before serving.
- Optional: Garnish with extra fresh cilantro leaves and Avocado cut into thin slices.
- Serve with tortilla chips as a dip.
WHAT ARE THE BEST TOMATOES TO USE?
We like to use Roma tomatoes for this recipe, they are smaller and easier to cut in here. These have been the ones that we always have used.
You technically can use any type of tomato that you’d like, just make sure that it is the same amount that the recipe calls for.
DO I HAVE TO USE SERRANO CHILIS?
Serranos can be very hot, like I said we like spice around here. If you are not huge on spice then I would swap it out with jalapenos instead.
This will be milder with a little bit of kick.
DO I HAVE TO USE AN AVOCADO?
We love using an avocado garnish for our Pico de Gallo Recipe but you absolutely can leave it out. We love the extra flavor that it gives to this recipe.
CAN I MAKE THIS AHEAD OF TIME?
Yes, I would only make this about a day ahead of time. Do not add the avocado if using until you are ready to serve this recipe so you make sure that it doesn’t brown too quickly.
HOW TO STORE:
Without the avocado, this should last for up to 4-5 days. If you are using the avocado then I don’t recommend storing long term as it will brown.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- You can use any tomatoes you like, we like Romas.
- Serranos can be swapped out with jalapenos for a little less kick.
- White or red onion can be used for this recipe.
- The avocado garnish is optional, but very tasty.
- You can easily double this recipe to serve more people.
Love a good dip that is fresh, easy, and super tasty? Then you have to mix together a batch of this Pico de Gallo Recipe ASAP!
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Pico de Gallo Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ of a small onion
- 1-2 serrano chilis
- 2.2 pounds tomatoes
- ½ cup cilantro
- 2 limes juiced
- Avocado
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Dash of pepper
Instructions
- On a chopping board, begin by chopping your tomatoes, onion, serrano chili, and cilantro very finely.
- Combine those ingredients in a large serving bowl.
- Add the lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix until combined.
- Let it rest 15 minutes before serving.
- Optional: Garnish with extra fresh cilantro leaves and Avocado cut into thin slices.
- Serve with tortilla chips as a dip.
Notes
- Nutritional value does not include dippers.
- You can use any tomatoes you like, we like Romas.
- Serranos can be swapped out with jalapenos for a little less kick.
- White or red onion can be used for this recipe.
- The avocado is optional, but very tasty.
- You can easily double this recipe to serve more people.
Nutrition
Comments & Reviews
Debbie says
This looks so good. My problem is I the cilantro. Unfortunately I am in a small section of the population that thinks it taste like dish soap. What would you say is a good replacement for the cilantro?
Dana DeVolk says
Parsley or you can just leave it out!