Homemade Pico de Gallo
By: Mike, Posted: 5/27/2023
Nothing beats a gook snack break. In just a few steps you can have an amazing Homemade Pico de Gallo that always hits the spot.
Looking for more snack ideas? Check out our No Bake Chocolate Pecan Power Balls or our Easy Tropical Fruit Salad. These are the perfect snacks to satisfy your munchies.
Our Homemade Pico de Gallo
Nothing beats a good afternoon snack break. I love tomatoes and was craving them. Minda was craving tortilla chips. I thought why not some fresh Pico de Gallo. We always have tortilla chips and everything for Pico de Gallo on hand.
We love the combination of fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice. In just a few steps we had an amazing snack that will always hit the spot.
Ingredients, Substitutions, and Additions
Tomatoes – Roma’s are the most common tomato when making Pico de Gallo but the grocery store doesn’t always have them. Use any medium sized tomato but make sure to deseed them to prevent bitterness.
Hint: The easiest way we have found to get the perfect cut of tomato for our Pico de Gallo is to cut slices around the outside of the tomato. This will leave you with the seedy center that you can discard. Then, all you need to do is cut up the remaining slices into 1/4 inch pieces.
Cheese – I know it seems crazy but try and add some Queso Fresco it gives the Pico de Gallo a creamy finish.
Crumbling Queso: Queso is a very soft creamy cheese. Normally you would crumble the queso into tiny pieces, but we found using a fine cheese grater does the trick in a fraction of the time.
Veggies – You can use white onion in place of red onion. If you want a spicy Pico de Gallo add some jalapeno, serrano, or habaneros.
Suggestion – When it comes to lime, garlic, and salt you can increase or decrease amount used to your personal preference.
Preferred Pairings for Homemade Pico de Gallo
Our Homemade Pico de Gallo is the perfect just to munch on with some tortilla chips. But if you are looking for something to go with it, try these out:
Crock-Pot Chili Verde Tacos – If you are looking for a easy dinner, look no further than our Crock-Pot Chili Verde Tacos. They are the perfect meal you can set and forget.
Quick and Easy Mexican Rice – One of our favorite sides is Mexican Rice. This rice is packed with lots of flavor and best of all it can be made in just a few minutes.
Baked Potatoes – This would be a great addition to the Fajita Veggie Baked Potato we tried in our Test Kitchen.
Ingredients for Homemade Pico De Gallo
- 6 Roma Tomatoes
- ½ medium Red Onion
- ½ bunch Cilantro
- 1 Garlic Clove
- Pinch of Salt
- 1 Lime for Juice
Directions
Wash and dry the tomatoes and cilantro. Chop tomatoes into ¼ inch pieces while removing the seeds. Place chopped tomatoes into a large mixing bowl. Cut red onion into ¼ inch pieces and put in the mixing bowl. Mince garlic and roughly chop cilantro then place into mixing bowl. Add 2 pinches of salt and juice from lime and mix thoroughly. Now place in a serving bowl and enjoy.
*Note* Our pico de gallo can be enjoyed immediately, however, for the best flavor allow the finished pico de gallo to sit 2-4 hours.
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Homemade Pico de Gallo
Course: Snacks, AppetizersCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy4
servings15
minutesNothing beats a gook snack break. In just a few steps you can have an amazing Pico de Gallo that always hits the spot.
Ingredients
6 Roma Tomatoes
½ medium Red Onion
½ bunch Cilantro
1 Garlic Clove
Pinch of Salt
1 Lime for Juice
Directions
- Wash and dry tomatoes and cilantro.
- Chop tomatoes into ¼ inch pieces while removing seeds. Place in mixing bowl.
- Cut red onion into ¼ inch pieces and add to mixing bowl.
- Mince garlic and roughly chop cilantro then place into mixing bowl.
- Add 2 pinches of salt and juice from lime and mix thoroughly. Plate and enjoy!
Notes
- *Note* Our pico de gallo can be enjoyed immediately, however, for the best flavor allow the finished pico de gallo to sit 2-4 hours.
