Jul 14 2026
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Pico De Gallo (medium) Recipe

Inspired by El Pollo Loco
Time20m
Serves6

Make Pico De Gallo (medium) Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Seasoning

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the Roma tomatoes into small cubes, ensuring to remove the seeds if you prefer a drier salsa.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Onion

    Finely chop the red onion. Rinse it under cold water to reduce its strong flavor if desired.

  3. 3

    Handle the Jalapeño

    Carefully slice the jalapeño pepper in half, remove the seeds for less heat, and finely chop it.

  4. 4

    Chop the Cilantro

    Roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves, removing any thick stems.

Mixing

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.

  2. 6

    Add Seasoning

    Pour the lime juice over the mixture and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

Finalizing

  1. 7

    Toss the Mixture

    Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly mixed.

  2. 8

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the pico de gallo and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.

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