How Long Does Pico de Gallo Last + Easy Fresh Recipe
I will go over the question, "How Long Does Pico De Gallo Last?" plus give you my easy fresh recipe to make your own at home!The best pico de gallo is a type of salsa that combines the freshest ingredients, including tomatoes, raw onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and minced fresh jalapeño.This is one of the easiest recipes that creates a symphony of fresh flavor that's rivals any grocery store chunky salsa.
Equipment
- Sharp Knife
- Cutting Board
- Spoon
- Large Bowl
- Quart Glass Jar with lid
Ingredients
- 5 ripe red tomatoes: diced
- 1/4 cup white onion; finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; chopped
- 1/2-1 small jalapeño peppers; minced (adjust to your preferred spiciness 1/2 is very mild and 2 is hot)
- 2 cloves garlic; minced (or 2 tsp pre-minced garlic)
- 2 1/2 Tbsp lime juice fresh juiced or bottled
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- First you will dice the tomatoes fine into small bits.
- Next finely chop the red onion, cilantro, and mince the jalapeño peppers and garlic.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, cilantro, minced jalapeño peppers, and garlic.
- The easy way to chop cilantro is to roll the bunch up, chop off the stems, and roll the remaining leaves and chop well.
- I stir with a large spoon folding all of the ingredients together. Then once they are all mixed, pour the lime juice over it all.
- Once everything is well mixed then season your pico de gallo with salt and pepper to taste. Start with a pinch of each and adjust as needed. The salt will enhance the flavors and help them blend while the pepper will add a subtle kick.
- Taste your homemade pico de gallo and adjust the seasonings if necessary. You can add more lime juice, salt, or pepper to suit your preferences. If it does not seem spicy enough, add in additional minced jalapeno peppers.
- Allow the pico de gallo to sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature before serving. This resting period allows the flavors to meld together for the best taste.
- Serve your fresh pico de gallo as a topping for fish tacos, burrito bowls, or alongside tortilla chips.
- Store your leftover pico de gallo in an airtight jar for 3-5 days for best taste.
- If you notice any signs of spoilage on old pico de gallo, such as off smells or visible mold, it's best to discard it. Always serve the pico that you plan to eat into its own container or right to the plate and resist dipping into the main bowl.Make sure to always use clean utensils when serving to avoid introducing contaminants.
Notes
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving size: 1/4 cup | |
| Servings: 6 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 18 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 4g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 2.3g | |
| Protein 0.8g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 10mg | 1% |
| Iron 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium 199mg | 4% |
- Consider other types of peppers to add to this homemade salsa recipe! Chili peppers, poblano peppers, or serrano peppers are great ones to choose.
- You can use a food processor to do all of the chopping for you. Keep in mind that if you process it too much it will turn into a traditional red salsa where the chunkiness is not present. It will become more of a salsa mexicana rather than a pico de gallo. They have similar ingredients, but are use different preparation methods and the main difference is that one has a saucy texture versus a chunky texture.
- Make this a salsa verde when you use tomatillos, a green tomato, instead of the red tomatoes called for.
- A great way to bump up the flavor of your pico de gallo would be to add in some black beans next time.
Nutrition
Calories: 18kcal
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