The Best Quick and Easy Fresh Pico de Gallo

This recipe is a staple in our house. It really is the best and so fresh! I use to buy the premade pico from the grocery store; however, the expiration dates were sometimes iffy- and the prices skyrocketed. I started researching and realized that this was something that I could quickly make at home and keep in the fridge for up to 7 days.

Ingredients & Helpful Notes

• Roma Tomatoes
  • It is really important that you use Roma tomatoes in this recipe. You also need to make sure you core out all of the juicy insides, otherwise your pico will be really watery.
• Yellow Onion
  • I prefer yellow onion over white onion because it doesnt bite you back, if you know what I mean. Onions and I have a love-hate relationship. There are usually tears involved!
  • Medium size should do it, or half of a large onion.
• Jalapeno
  • One jalapeno should be enough, especially if you have some kids wanting to partake in this delicious condiment. If you like the spicy life, I highly suggest upping it to two jalapenos.
  • Some jalapenos have more BITE than others, so don’t get too crazy before you do your taste test
  • WASH YOUR HANDS- Please remember to wash your hands after handling your jalapeno. There have been too many times where I accidentaly touched my face after and it doesnt feel good.
• Cilantro
  • Use the WHOLE bunch of Cilantro. I know some people aren’t a fan, but it really does amp up the fresh flavor in this recipe.
  • This is completely optional, but I also pick out some of BIG stems and leave smaller ones to chop
• Limes
  • Fresh, Fresh, Fresh – Highly recommend using fresh lime in this recipe. The flavor that a fresh lime provides really does the trick.
  • My sister-in-law taught me how to pick out the best limes at the store. (Thank you Reyna!)
  • Here is the TIP: Look for SMOOTH limes. If they are bumpy- they aren’t as juicy.
  • Also- right before you are about to cut into the lime, make sure you roll it by pushing it down on the counter so that the juices start to release inside the lime. This will make squeezing the lime into the bowl super easy.
• Salt
  • I like Salt! I use Pink Himilayan salt on just about everything.
  • Each person has their own saltyness preference, so make sure your start with teaspoon of salt to start and then add to taste.

TASTE TEST

Always taste test your dish! Especially when it comes to fresh ingredients. Your tomatoes or onions may be smaller or larger, your jalapeno may be super spicy, your limes may not be as juicy, and your salt not as salty. There are a lot of factors that come into play. So, please follow my basic recipe and then taste test. Once you taste test, it is so easy to throw in any of the ingredients. I usually throw in a little more salt or lime to get the right flavor.

Here are some examples of how I use my Fresh Pico de Gallo:

• Omelettes – Click Here for my Omelette Recipe
• Low Carb Mexican “Rice” – Here is my Recipe
• Chili Topping- Check out my Low Carb Chili Recipe
• Fresh guacamole – Recipe Here
• Taco Topping
• Salad Topping
• Dip those chips!

Check out my video on how I made the Best Quick and Easy Pico De Gallo