This easy, authentic recipe for homemade Pico De Gallo is healthy, vegan, gluten free & whole30 compliant. It’s delicious on grilled chicken, tacos & nachos!

Pico de gallo in white bowl on marble serving tray, with fresh cilantro and limes in the background

After growing up in Oklahoma, then moving to San Diego, my cooking has a heavy influence of Tex Mex and Mexican food.

I always love to mix up fresh Restaurant Style Tomato Salsa, Roasted Poblano Corn Salsa & Pico De Gallo to top my favorite Mexican recipes.

Pico de gallo is made with 6 simple ingredients for a fresh and easy side dish that pairs perfectly with any Mexican recipe!

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Overhead shot of pico de gallo in white bowl with fresh lime wedges and spoon in the bowl, with fresh cilantro on the side

How do you make it?

Authentic pico de gallo is made by combining fresh roma tomatoes, diced white onions, serrano chilies, fresh cilantro, sea salt and fresh squeezed lime juice.

How long will it last in the refrigerator?

Stored in an airtight container, it will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

Is it good for you?

This recipe contains no fat, only 28 calories per serving and provides 17% daily value of vitamin A and 22% daily value of vitamin C, making it a good-for-you option to serve with Mexican recipes.

Ways to use it

Pico de gallo is a great topping for tacos, burritos or nachos. It’s also great for serving with chips for dipping. Try it with these Mexican recipe favorites!

  1. The Ultimate Pulled Pork Nachos
  2. Mexican Vegan Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowls
  3. Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa Tacos
  4. Crock Pot Chicken Nachos
  5. Chipotle Lime Carne Asada Tacos
  6. Easy Taco Ring
  7. Whole30 Turkey Taco Salad
  8. Chicken Fajita Grilled Burritos
  9. Veggie Fajita Rice Bowls
  10. Slow Cooker Carnitas Tostadas
  11. Kurt’s Famous Chilaquiles
  12. Carne Asada Bowl
Pico de gallo in a white bowl on a white marble serving tray with gold rim, fresh cilantro and limes in background

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Pico De Gallo

This easy, authentic recipe for homemade Pico De Gallo is healthy, vegan, gluten free & whole30 compliant, it’s delicious on grilled chicken, tacos & nachos!
Servings: 4 cups pico de gallo
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
Author: Whitney Bond
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 6 roma tomatoes, diced
  • ½ cup white onion, diced
  • 1 serrano chili, seeded & minced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 3 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 28kcal (1%)Carbohydrates 7g (2%)Protein 1g (2%)Fat 1g (2%)Saturated Fat 1g (5%)Sodium 588mg (25%)Potassium 263mg (8%)Fiber 1g (4%)Sugar 4g (4%)Vitamin A 856mg (17%)Vitamin C 19mg (23%)Calcium 14mg (1%)Iron 1mg (6%)
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