Some of the best foods are the ones you eat with your hands. Whether it’s a crunchy nacho, a loaded taco, or a perfectly toasted quesadilla, everything tastes better with a fresh, flavorful topping. And what better way to elevate a simple bowl of nachos than with fresh, homemade pico de gallo? It’s vibrant, refreshing, and takes just 10 minutes to throw together—because let’s be real, we don’t have time for complicated.

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How to Make Pico De Gallo

Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe

4-5 ripe tomatoes (about 2 cups), diced
1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
1 jalapeño, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper
Nachos, for serving

Step by Step Guide

1. In a large bowl, toss in your diced tomatoes, red onion, fresh cilantro, jalapeño (if using), and minced garlic.

2. Squeeze in the juice of one lime over the mix. This is where the flavor really starts to come alive!

3. Stir everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated with that tangy lime juice.

4. Adjust salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed. If you can resist diving in right away, let the pico sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This lets all those delicious flavors meld together.

Serve and Enjoy!

Grab your nachos, tacos, or even a spoon (no judgment), and dig in!

And just like that, you’ve got a bowl of fresh, zesty pico de gallo ready to take your snacks and meals to the next level! Whether you’re scooping it up with nachos, piling it onto tacos, or sneaking spoonfuls straight from the bowl (no shame here!), this simple recipe is bound to become a favorite.

So go ahead—get creative, make it your own, and most importantly, enjoy every bite. Happy snacking!

Ingredients

4-5 ripe tomatoes (about 2 cups), diced
1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
1 jalapeño, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper
Nachos, for serving

Instructions

In a large bowl, toss in your diced tomatoes, red onion, fresh cilantro, jalapeño (if using), and minced garlic.
Squeeze in the juice of one lime over the mix. This is where the flavor really starts to come alive!
Stir everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated with that tangy lime juice.
Adjust salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed. If you can resist diving in right away, let the pico sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This lets all those delicious flavors meld together.
Serve and Enjoy!

Author: carlycampbell