FreshPico de Gallo
Fresh & Zesty Pico de Gallo – A Party in Every Bite! 🌶🍅✨
If there’s one recipe that screams freshness, flavor, and fiesta, it’s pico de gallo! This classic Mexican salsa is one of my absolute favorites to make because it’s simple, vibrant, and can instantly turn any dish into something special.
The first time I learned to make pico de gallo was with my mom, chopping tomatoes in the kitchen while she reminded me, “The fresher the ingredients, the better it tastes!” And you know what? She was 100% right. 🍅💯
Why You’ll Love Pico de Gallo 💃
It’s fresh and healthy (no cooking needed!)
It takes only 10 minutes to make
It’s perfect on everything—tacos, grilled meats, nachos, salads, or even just with tortilla chips
It tastes like summer in a bowl ☀️
The Ingredients 🛒
Here’s what you’ll need for the best pico de gallo:
4 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 medium white onion, finely chopped
1–2 fresh jalapeños (seeds removed for less heat)
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Salt to taste
How to Make It ✨
Dice your tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
Toss everything into a bowl.
Squeeze in the lime juice, sprinkle with salt, and give it a good stir.
Taste, adjust (maybe a little more lime or salt!), and enjoy! 🎉
That’s it—so easy, so fresh, so good.
Tips for the Best Pico Ever 🌟
Use ripe tomatoes. Roma or plum tomatoes work best because they’re less watery.
Adjust the spice. Like it hot? Keep some jalapeño seeds in. Want it mild? Use just half a pepper.
Let it sit. If you have time, let your pico de gallo rest for 10–15 minutes before serving—it lets the flavors mingle beautifully.
How to Enjoy It 🍽
Honestly, I could eat pico de gallo with a spoon (no shame 😂), but here are some of my favorite ways to serve it:
On top of tacos 🌮
With chips for a quick snack 🥙
Over grilled chicken or steak 🥩
Mixed into scrambled eggs 🍳
As a fresh topping for nachos or quesadillas 🧀
Pico de gallo isn’t just a salsa—it’s a little bowl of joy that brings color, flavor, and freshness to your table. 🌈✨ Next time you need a quick dish that impresses, whip this up and watch it disappear fast!
So grab your cutting board and let’s get chopping—because fresh, homemade pico de gallo is always a good idea. 🥳
With love & salsa,
Monica 💕
