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Pico de Gallo Recipe (Salsa Fresca | Fresh Salsa)

February 3, 2017 By Sarah 36 Comments

One of my favourite snacks when I am craving something salty is tortilla chips with salsa. It is my favourite snack to munch on when watching a movie at home and also a great party food . I don’t always have the time or patience to make a fermented salsa (something I have recently started experimenting with), but I am always ready to throw together a batch of pico de gallo. And because it can be made fairly quickly, this fresh salsa recipe is the perfect last minute game day food for all you procrastinators!

Pico de gallo (or salsa fresca) is an amazingly flavourful fresh salsa that you won't regret making this game day! | game day nachos recipes | accidentallycrunchy.com

To make pico de gallo you need tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, an onion, cilantro, a lime (or bottled lime juice, in a pinch), a clove of garlic and some basic seasoning.

I’m a 2 jalapeno kind of girl, but in theory you can bring the heat to game day and make your pico de gallo extra picante by adding more jalapeno peppers. What’s the secret to a good pico de gallo? The patience to properly de-seed the tomatoes (to avoid sogginess – this is easier to do if you use roma tomatoes which have a higher flesh-to-seed ratio), hitting the right amount of spiciness with the jalapenos, and freshly squeezed lime juice! I’ve added a pinch of cumin for an extra depth to the flavour, but you don’t have to.

This is one of a very small handful of ways I can eat raw garlic, which gives this recipe an extra kick as well as an immune boost!
this easy to make fresh salsa (salsa fresca) is a deliciously flavourful addition to your nachos platter this superbowl sunday | game day foods | vegan and gluten-free | visit accidentallycrunchy.com for more recipes

Here’s the recipe – I’ve done my best to give actual measurements since no tomato is equal, so hopefully your pico de gallo turns out as amazingly as mine did!

More of a nachos and cheese kind of person? Whip up a quick batch of this vegan cheesy nacho sauce (add some diced jalapenos for an extra kick).

5.0 from 8 reviews
Pico de Gallo Recipe (Fresh Salsa)
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Total time
10 mins
 
Pico de gallo (or salsa fresca) is a fresh salsa that is perfect with nachos for an easy, last minute game day snack. Naturally top-8 allergen free.
Author: Sarah
Recipe type: Party Food
Serves: 3.5 cups
Ingredients
  • 3 firm largish tomatoes (or 5 roma tomatoes) seeded and diced (about 2.5 cups diced)
  • 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced (about ¼ cup diced; use ⅓ if you like it hot)
  • 1 smallish white onion (about ¾ cup diced)
  • 2 green onion stalks finely chopped
  • 1 large clove garlic, peeled and crushed
  • ½ cup finely chopped cilantro
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp lime juice (equivalent of 1 fresh lime, juiced)
Instructions
  1. Drain all the liquid off the tomatoes (toss in a strainer to ensure you don't miss any).
  2. In a bowl add the salt and cumin to the drained tomatoes, and then add the diced onion, jalapeno pepper, green onions, garlic and, lastly, the cilantro.
  3. Mix until well combined.
  4. Add the lime juice and stir to distribute it.
  5. Serve with corn tortillas and guacamole or eat as a salad.
3.5.3226

 

Filed Under: Appetizers, Brunch, Dairy & Egg-Free (Vegan), Dairy & Nut-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg & Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Healthy Snacks, Party Foods, Seasoning & Sauces, Side Dishes, Soy-Free, Top 8-Free, Vegan & Gluten-Free, Vegan & Nut-Free, Vegan & Soy-Free Tagged With: game day recipes, superbowl recipes

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Comments

  1. jayne says

    February 5, 2017 at 5:32 am

    Love a fresh salsa and tortilla chips! what a lovely fresh recipe

    Reply
  2. Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com says

    February 5, 2017 at 6:44 am

    This sounds great! My husband’s favorite food is salsa–literally. Obviously he likes it with chips, but he’s been known to have it with crackers before when he gets really desperate! I’ll have to make this for him as a special surprise. 🙂

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      February 5, 2017 at 9:59 pm

      Hope he enjoys it! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Elizabeth says

    February 5, 2017 at 6:49 am

    Ooh I do love pico de gallo! I like adding mango to mine for an extra fruity burst. Gorgeous recipe!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      February 5, 2017 at 9:59 pm

      that sounds yummy! will have to try it next time I make it!

      Reply
  4. Cristie | Little Big H says

    February 5, 2017 at 10:22 am

    Ahh, fresh salsa makes everything better. I could really do with a some of this right now, its so hot and this would be lovely and refreshing. Love it..

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      February 5, 2017 at 10:00 pm

      I wish it were hot here! I’m ready for winter to be over!

      Reply
  5. Amanda says

    February 5, 2017 at 1:14 pm

    I could eat so many bowls of this! Looks so fresh and would be perfect for game day snacking. Love the addition of cumin!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      February 5, 2017 at 9:58 pm

      Yes! me too! I love it (even just as a salad).

      Reply
  6. Christine says

    February 5, 2017 at 3:27 pm

    I love pico de gallo. What a perfect recipe for the Superbowl today!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      February 5, 2017 at 9:56 pm

      Thanks Christine – Happy game day!

      Reply
  7. Riva says

    February 8, 2017 at 4:18 pm

    What a gorgeous pico! I have never made it with cumin and green onions, I will have to try this!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      February 9, 2017 at 10:36 pm

      Thanks Riva! I love cumin – it’s one of those spices I just throw into everything 😉 Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  8. Paola says

    February 9, 2017 at 5:47 pm

    Perfect recipe for sharing or a Friday night at home with the hubby!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      February 9, 2017 at 10:37 pm

      Yes! It’s the perfect recipe for some guilt-free noshing in front of the tv.

      Reply
  9. Christina says

    February 9, 2017 at 6:07 pm

    This looks delicious! I’m pinning to make this later. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      February 9, 2017 at 10:37 pm

      Thanks Christina! Hope you enjoy it 🙂

      Reply
  10. Cameron says

    February 9, 2017 at 6:21 pm

    I’ve been looking for a super easy pico recipe! This is great!

    Reply
  11. Heather says

    February 9, 2017 at 6:47 pm

    Yum! I plan on making, and spicing it up!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      February 9, 2017 at 10:38 pm

      I never say no to a bit of spice in my life!

      Reply
  12. Lindsay says

    February 9, 2017 at 11:13 pm

    Love the recipe! Fresh is ALWAYS better. I have always wanted to make Pico de gallo!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      February 10, 2017 at 9:10 am

      It’s really easy Lindsay. It’ll be one of those things where you ask yourself ‘why haven’t I always been making this?’

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  13. Ashleigh says

    February 10, 2017 at 2:17 am

    There’s nothing better than a good pico de gallo recipe to go with dinner! I can’t wait to try this recipe over the weekend! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      February 10, 2017 at 9:10 am

      Thanks Ashleigh! Hope you enjoy it 🙂

      Reply
  14. Maggie Unzueta says

    February 10, 2017 at 2:24 am

    Pico de gallo. Such a simple salsa and so yummy!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      February 10, 2017 at 9:10 am

      Sometimes simple is all it takes! 😉

      Reply
  15. Ali says

    February 10, 2017 at 3:44 am

    Such a pretty recipe! I can’t wait until tomatoes and peppers are back in season. I love this kind of salsa over tamales or quesadillas – we also toss in some pico de gallo into scrambled eggs.

    Reply
  16. Mindy @ Just A One Girl Revolution says

    February 10, 2017 at 3:46 am

    Yum, this looks so good! I love pico, but I’ve never made it at home!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      February 10, 2017 at 9:08 am

      It is REALLY easy to make yourself!

      Reply
  17. Barb says

    February 10, 2017 at 5:52 am

    I’m totally making this to go with my grilled salmon tomorrow night! I have all the ingredients surprisingly. You make it look so delicious, i’m drooling!

    Reply
  18. Ali B says

    February 10, 2017 at 8:21 am

    This looks amazing! I can’t wait to make it!

    Reply
  19. Willow says

    February 10, 2017 at 3:24 pm

    I haven’t made salsa in so long. This is making me want some! It looks so good! I think I will make some guacamole too, I have been craving some.

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      February 11, 2017 at 9:54 pm

      YUMM! Now you are making me want to make nachos Willow!

      Reply
  20. Sharon says

    February 10, 2017 at 5:46 pm

    Yummmm! That pico looks so refreshing. The tomatoes at my grocery store have not me good lately but hopefully they’ll be good soon so I can make this!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      February 11, 2017 at 9:54 pm

      I had to wait a couple of weeks to get good tomatoes too. Must just be that season.

      This pico was definitely worth the wait though!

      Reply
  21. Aarika says

    February 11, 2017 at 3:30 am

    This pico de gallo recipe looks so fresh and delicious! I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply

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