
Homemade Pico de Gallo
There are some store-bought items I love, but Pico de Gallo isn’t one of them! That’s because I’m picky when it comes to my favorite fresh salsa. What’s so great about making it yourself? Let me tell you!
My Favorite Fresh Salsa
When you’ve got yummy tomatoes, it makes sense to turn them into 2 things. The first is BLT’s! The second is Pico de Gallo! Pico de Gallo is a super fresh, Mexican salsa that turns ANYTHING into magnificence. And the best part about it is that it’s simple. Simple in the best way possible.
Why Make it Yourself?
I understand that you can buy it at the grocery store. BUT, as with all store-bought stuff, you can’t control what’s in it. That means no customization. And for me that means, no thank you. Because I LOVE being able to customize my eating experience. For example, I love spice and I love cilantro, so I’m going to load up on those ingredients for my pico de gallo. I can control EVERYTHING, and I love that. That’s what makes making it yourself so awesome.
Grab Your Tomatoes and Go!
Now it’s your turn! Find your ripe, delicious tomatoes and get chopping! This delicious condiment comes together quickly and is perfect on your morning eggs or with your tortilla chips at dinner! And as always, feel free to play with the recipe all you want! After all, my recipes are just suggestions! Need some guidance? Watch me make it below!
THE RECIPE!
Here’s how you make the magic happen! Let me know what you think by dropping a comment! And if you’re looking for more delicious recipes, start with this Jalapeño Honeydew Salsa!

Homemade Pico de Gallo
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Homemade is so much better! Especially when it comes to this delicious, fresh Mexican salsa! Three cheers for Homemade Pico de Gallo!
Ingredients
- 4 large Roma tomatoes, cored and seeded*
- 2 tablespoons finely diced white or yellow onion
- ½ jalapeño, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, leaves and stems, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
You con’t have to see the tomatoes, but I always like to for pico. Watch my IG TV or YouTube video for this recipe to learn how I do it!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: condiment
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: salsa, pico de gallo