Pico de Gallo is one of those recipes I make all the time because it takes just a few minutes and instantly makes a meal taste fresher. If you have a few tomatoes, an onion, lime, and some cilantro, you can put together a bowl of homemade pico de gallo that tastes so much better than anything from a jar.

What I love most about pico de gallo is how simple it is. There is no cooking involved, no blender needed, and no long ingredient list. Everything is chopped and mixed together, which makes it perfect when you need a quick dip for tortilla chips or a topping for tacos, burritos, nachos, and grilled meats.

The fresh tomatoes bring sweetness, the onion adds crunch, the jalapeño gives a little heat, and the lime ties everything together. It is bright, fresh, and adds a lot of flavor without feeling heavy. During summer, when tomatoes are at their best, I find myself making it almost every week.

Another reason I keep coming back to this recipe is how versatile it is. You can serve it with Chicken Fajitas Recipe, use it as a topping, or even spoon it over scrambled eggs for breakfast. It works with so many different meals and takes very little effort to make.

If you have never made homemade pico de gallo before, this is a great recipe to start with. It is fresh, flavorful, and comes together in about 15 minutes with ingredients you can find in almost any grocery store.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

It is fresh, flavorful, and made with simple ingredients.

There is no cooking required.

Ready in about 15 minutes.

Perfect as a dip, topping, or side dish.

Easy to customize based on your taste preferences.

What You Will Need

• A sharp knife makes chopping the vegetables easier.
• A cutting board for prepping all the ingredients.
• A medium mixing bowl to combine everything together.
• A spoon for mixing and serving.

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
• ¾ cup diced white onion
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeño, diced
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• Extra salt to taste

How to Make Pico de Gallo

Wash and prepare all of the vegetables.

Dice the tomatoes and onion into small pieces.

Finely chop the cilantro and jalapeño.

Add the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and minced garlic to a medium bowl.

Pour in the fresh lime juice and add the salt.

Stir everything together until well combined.

Taste and add more salt if needed.

For the best flavor, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Serve with tortilla chips or use as a topping for your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes.

Tips

Remove the tomato seeds if you want a less watery pico de gallo.

Use fresh lime juice instead of bottled juice for the best flavor.

Letting it chill for a little while helps the flavors blend together.

Adjust the jalapeño depending on how spicy you like it.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Stir before serving since the tomatoes will release extra juice as they sit.