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Fresh homemade Pico De Gallo salsa in a glass jar on a wooden table
TINSUF RECIPES

Pico De Gallo – Fresh Homemade Chunky Salsa

This vibrant homemade Pico De Gallo is packed with fresh flavors from ripe tomatoes, spicy jalapeños, crunchy onions, and zesty lime juice. Perfect for tacos, tortilla chips, or as a topping for grilled meats.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 35
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • - 6 medium ripe tomatoes finely diced
  • - 3 jalapeños finely chopped (adjust for heat level)
  • - 1 medium white onion finely diced
  • - ½ medium red onion finely diced
  • - 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • - 5 garlic cloves minced
  • - Juice of 3 limes with pulp optional
  • - 1 tbsp cumin
  • - 1 tsp sea salt adjust to taste
  • - 1 tsp chili powder
  • **Optional Additions:**
  • - 1 cup grilled or pan-fried corn from 2-3 ears, with 3 tbsp pineapple juice + 2 tbsp olive oil if pan-frying
  • - 1 cup diced fruit such as pineapple mango, or peach for a sweet twist

Equipment

  • - Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • - Mixing bowl
  • - Spoon for mixing

Method
 

  1. **Chop Ingredients:** Dice the tomatoes, jalapeños, white onion, and red onion. Mince the garlic finely.
  2. **Combine Base Mix:** Add all chopped ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the fresh cilantro.
  3. **Season:** Add lime juice, cumin, sea salt, and chili powder. Gently mix until evenly combined.
  4. **Optional Additions:**
  5. - Stir in grilled corn for a smoky flavor.
  6. - Add diced fruits like mango or pineapple for a tropical touch.
  7. **Chill:** Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
  8. **Serve:** Enjoy with tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, grilled chicken, or salads.

Notes

- For a milder salsa, remove seeds and membranes from the jalapeños.
- If the mixture becomes too watery, strain excess liquid before serving.
- Fresh lime juice is recommended for the best flavor.