This tomato salsa is a copycat version of Chipotle Mexican grill's fresh pico de gallo. It's a Mexican salsa made with fresh ingredients. It's a great addition to taco night and a delicious condiment for most Mexican dishes.
why you'll love this copycat chipotle pico de gallo
- This fresh salsa consists of only fresh veggies and fruit.
- This recipe is 100% gluten-free, dairy-free, low carb, and vegan.
- This pico de gallo salsa is ready in 5 minutes and has great flavor
- This dip is great to serve at a Super Bowl party as an appetizer with tortilla chips
- This goes great as a topping on fish, chicken, tacos or even queso fundido.
what is pico de gallo?
Let's start by giving a simple explanation to what pico de gallo is; it translates to rooster's beak and it is a chunky Mexican salsa that is used as a finishing touch on several dishes to add a touch of brightness. I've also seen it referred to as "salsa fresca." It's an integral part of Mexican food and a condiment used in many favorite mexican dishes. I used this chipotle pico de gallo recipe in my Churrasco Steak & Toston Nacho recipe.
main ingredients needed for this recipe
- fresh tomatoes
- red onion
- fresh cilantro
- jalapeño peppers
- garlic
- fresh lime juice
- ground cumin
- sea salt
- black pepper
instructions
- Chop your onions, garlic, cilantro, tomatoes into small bite size pieces and place in a medium bowl.
- Wear gloves to handle the jalapeno pepper. Slice the pepper in half and remove seeds. Mince the jalapeno into tiny, small pieces. Adjust the level of heat by adding more or less jalapeno. Add the minced jalapeno to the bowl with rest of homemade salsa and the lime juice.
- Add to the cumin, salt and pepper.
- Mix to combine and serve at room temperature.
variations & substitutions
If you prefer a spicier salsa, I recommend adding 1 diced habanero pepper or chipotle chilies
Don't have red onions? Opt for yellow onions or white onion instead.
Can't find roma tomatoes? You can opt for beefsteak or heirloom plum tomatoes
Want a sweet and spicy version? Try this mango pico de gallo
storage
Your pico de gallo will keep in an airtight container inside the refrigerator for upto 3 days. It is not recommended to freeze this.
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Chipotle Copycat Pico De Gallo
Ingredients
- 3 large tomato chopped
- jalapeño pepper minced
- ½ red onion minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves minced
- 1 lime juiced
- pinch of cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Chop your onions, garlic, cilantro, tomatoes into small bite size pieces and place in a small bowl.
- Wear gloves to handle the jalapeno pepper. Slice the pepper in half and remove seeds. Mince the jalapeno into tiny, small pieces. Adjust the level of heat by adding more or less jalapeno. Add the minced jalapeno to the bowl with rest of homemade salsa
- Add to the bowl lime juice, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Mix to combine and serve at room temperature.
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