{"id":1479,"date":"2019-07-23T07:00:48","date_gmt":"2019-07-23T13:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/natashaskitchen.com\/?p=1479"},"modified":"2025-02-21T15:01:50","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T22:01:50","slug":"pico-de-gallo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/natashaskitchen.com\/pico-de-gallo\/","title":{"rendered":"Authentic Pico de Gallo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pico de Gallo<\/strong> is loaded with fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice. Learn the secret to the best Mexican Pico de Gallo – it’s a simple tip that makes it taste authentic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Helpful Reader Review<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“A Mexican friend came over to teach me how to make carnitas. I made this to go along with them, and she said it was great.”<\/em> – Emily \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The only Pico de Gallo recipe I use! It\u2019s not only delicious but it\u2019s also quick & easy!!”<\/em> – Ann Marie \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n

Pico de Gallo Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pico de Gallo is a popular Mexican salsa. It is also known as “Salsa Fresca,” or “Salsa Cruda.” It is traditionally made with equal parts tomatoes and onion, with fresh cilantro and a generous squeeze of lime juice. I add jalapeno for a spicy kick but you can leave it out for a milder pico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can easily adjust this recipe to suit your preference; add more tomatoes for sweetness or another jalapeno pepper or even serrano peppers if you love fiery salsa. We’ve even tried adding peaches for a peach salsa<\/a>, which turned out really well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love making the most of summer fruits and veggies with loaded salsas like Mango Salsa<\/a>, our popular Cowboy Caviar<\/a> and of course Homemade Salsa<\/a>! This Pico de Gallo recipe is our favorite way to use up garden ripe tomatoes, but it’s just as delicious with store-bought Roma tomatoes in the cooler months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>What’s the Best Onion for Pico? <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just as with Guacamole<\/a>, white onion is the most authentic choice for making pico de Gallo because it’s crisp and sharp and less sweet than other varieties. A yellow onion or red onion will also work if that is what you have on hand.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n

How to Make Pico de Gallo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There’s no cooking involved with this salsa recipe, so even the least skilled cook would be hard-pressed to mess this one up: <\/p>\n\n\n\n