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    Pico De Gallo

    Published on April 15, 2017 - Updated on January 18, 2023 by Chef Rodney - Leave a Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A fun spin on a classic Pico de Gallo recipe. Great with tortilla chips or on your tacos. Either way it's delicious.
     
    Pico de Gallo

    Many people believe that Pico de Gallo and Salsa are one and the same. Traditionally a Pico is a "rough chop" while a Salsa is pureed.

    bowl of pico de gallo

    While Pico and Salsas often share the same ingredients, it's really up to you which consistency you are looking for.

    pico de gallo

    This recipe is an easy way to make classic Pico. A handful of ingredients and a sharp knife and Voila!

    Pico de Gallo

    Technically you can use whatever kind of tomatoes you want but I've always found it a bit easier to use Roma tomatoes when making a Pico. Just my personal preference. You should go ahead and experiment a bit and make it to your liking.

    pico de gallo on taco

    🥑 How to Pick the Perfect Avocado

    Choosing the wrong avocado will ruin your dish. Especially when the avocado is the main ingredient like in Guacamole. Basically, you want a perfectly ripe Avocado. This is a great article on how to select the perfect avocado.

    🎥 How to cut an Avocado (Video)

    A delicious Mexican condiment you can serve with tortilla chips or put on your tacos. Either way, this recipe is delicious!

    If you need a little inspiration for tacos or even burritos for that matter, check out my delicious collection Mexican Recipes. For more great Salsa and Pico recipes, make sure you check out my superb collection Salsa Recipes.

    🌶 How to Handle Hot Peppers

    The capsaicin in hot peppers is what makes peppers hot. If you handle hot peppers gloveless, it’s a guarantee that you’re in for a nasty case of chili burn, both on your fingers and anywhere you rub. Like your face. Ouch!

    Even if you wear disposable gloves, be careful about what you touch. The gloves are going to protect your fingers, but touching any part of your body with the gloves after you’ve handled hot peppers can lead to severe chili burn. Resist the temptation to rub your eyes. Wait until you’ve removed your gloves and washed your hands thoroughly with soap.

    🌡️ How Hot are the Peppers

    The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.

    Pepper TypeScoville Rating (Heat)
    Bell Pepper0-0
    Banana Pepper0-500
    Poblano Pepper1000-1500
    Jalapeño Pepper2500-8000
    Serrano Peppers10,000-25,000
    Manzano Pepper12,000-30,000
    Tabasco & Cayenne30,000-50,000
    Habanero Pepper100,000-300,000
    Ghost Pepper855,000-1,000,000
    Carolina Reaper1,500,000-2,300,000
    serrano peppers
    Serrano Peppers

    For more great recipes with Serrano Peppers, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Simple Poblano Ranch Sauce
    • Diabetic Shredded Beef Tacos
    • Confetti Mashed Potato Flautas
    • Spicy Green Olive Cilantro Salsa

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Pico de Gallo recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Roma Tomato, Sweet Onion, Serrano Peppers, Cucumbers, Avocados, Fresh Cilantro, Ground Cumin and Salt & Pepper.

    🥣 How to make Pico de Gallo

    Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and combine.
    Serve with tortilla chips or use it as a topping on your tacos or even in your burritos.

    pico de gallo

    Pico de Gallo

    A fun spin on a classic Pico de Gallo recipe. Great with tortilla chips or on your tacos. Either way it's delicious.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Salsa
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 8
    Calories 62 kcal

    Equipment

    • Bowl for Mixing

    Ingredients
     

    • 3 Roma Tomatoes, chopped
    • 1 Sweet Onion, chopped
    • 2 Serrano Peppers, diced
    • 1 Cucumber(s), diced
    • 1 Avocado, diced
    • ¼ Cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
    • ⅛ teaspoon Ground Cumin
    • Salt and Pepper, to taste
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    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and combine.
    • Serve with tortilla chips or use as a topping on your tacos or even in your burritos.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 62kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 281mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 305IUVitamin C: 9.7mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.4mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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