Best 9 Pico De Gallo Salad Recipes

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Pico de gallo salad, a colorful and refreshing Mexican dish, has gained immense popularity worldwide for its vibrant flavors and versatility. This zesty salsa, also known as salsa fresca or salsa picada, is a staple in Mexican cuisine, often served as an accompaniment to tacos, burritos, nachos, and enchiladas. It is also commonly used as a topping for grilled meats, fish, or as a flavorful addition to salads and soups. With its vibrant combination of fresh ingredients, pico de gallo salad brings a lively kick to any meal and is a delight for both the eyes and the taste buds.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PICO DE GALLO SALAD



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Pico de gallo has Spanish origins, meaning a relish made of chopped ingredients like jicama, oranges, onions, peppers and cucumbers. Enjoy this tasty take!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 oranges, peeled, sliced crosswise
1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
1 small red and/or yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 medium jicama, peeled, julienned (matchstick-cut) 3x1/4x1/4 inch (about 2 cups)
1/8 teaspoon chili powder, if desired
Fresh cilantro sprigs, if desired

Steps:

  • In blender, place all dressing ingredients. Cover; blend until smooth.
  • On serving platter, alternate slices of orange and cucumber around edge. Mound bell pepper and jicama in center. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with chili powder and/or cilantro sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

PICO DE GALLO FRUIT SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium size jicamas, peeled and sliced
6 white prickly pears, peeled and sliced
4 oranges, peeled and sliced
1 small pineapple. peeled and sliced
Sea salt, to taste
Piquin chile powder, to taste
4 limes, cut in wedges

Steps:

  • Attractively arrange the vegetable and fruit slices on a serving platter. Sprinkle with salt and chile powder to taste. Serve with lime wedges to squeeze over all.

PICO DE GALLO



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Quick and easy pico de gallo that is a great app or addition to dinner. Huge hit in my house!

Provided by Rachel Love

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Tomato Salsa Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
½ red onion, minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
½ lime, juiced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch ground cumin, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Stir the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, garlic, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 15.2 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

PICO DE GALLO



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine 4 diced plum tomatoes, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 1/2 minced red onion, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 minced jalapeño (seeded), the juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon fresh celery juice (optional), 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper; mix well. Cover and refrigerate to allow the flavors to meld, 1 hour or up to 3 days. Drain any excess liquid before serving.

PICO DE GALLO SHRIMP SALAD



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This is a really tasty, low-fat salad recipe that I found in the Chicago Sun-Times, originally from the Miraval Spa in Arizona. Prep time includes the 30 minute chill time.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb peeled cooked medium shrimp
1 cup chopped tomato
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 teaspoons minced jalapeno chile
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
butter lettuce (optional)
6 ounces nonfat sour cream
1/3 cup low-fat cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 2 small limes)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Combine shrimp, tomato, red onion, jalapeno and cilantro and refrigerate while dressing is prepared.
  • For dressing, combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • Gently stir dressing into shrimp mixture; refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
  • I serve this in bowls lined with butter lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.5, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 104.6, Sodium 483.6, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 4.8, Protein 16

PICO DE GALLO -- A MEXICAN FRUIT SALAD



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I spend 7 hours today serving this delicious salad at a fiesta fundraiser at my daughter's school here in California. Pico de Gallo is usually known as a type of salsa, but in this case, it is a popular fruit salad spiced with a red chili powder that is popular in Mexico. Sounds odd, but it's a delicious and addictive combination. You dice the fresh fruits into chunk size pieces and mix them together in any combination you like. Today, we combined watermelon, mango, pineapple, cucumber and jicama. I will list popular fruits and veggies that can go in it and you can customize your mix.

Provided by Pam-I-Am

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cantaloupe
1 apple
1 cucumber
1 jicama
1/2 honeydew
2 oranges
2 mangoes
1/2 pineapple, diced
4 cups watermelon
6 lemons
pico de gallo powdered seasoning, to taste (a brand found in Latin foods section)

Steps:

  • Wash all fruit and/or vegetables (the ones you prefer), peel and dice into chunk size pieces.
  • Place in a large bowl and mix with clean hands to distribute evenly.
  • Cut the lemons into wedges and place in a serving dish.
  • To serve, place 2 cups of the fruit mixture into an individual serving bowl, squeeze some lemon juice on top and then sprinkle with the "Pico de Gallo" seasoning.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.9, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 22.9, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 25, Protein 3

PICO DE GALLO



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This easy pico de gallo recipe is a classic for good reason. It pairs with just about everything! My tip is to let it chill for an hour or two before serving to help the flavors blend. Also, it's best to serve it the same day that it's made. -Jeannie Trudell, Del Norte, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 to 2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
3 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
1 tablespoon cilantro stems, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 14 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HOW TO MAKE PICO DE GALLO



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Sometimes when you eat authentic Mexican food, they give you this salsa stuff made with tomatoes, onions, and jalapenos. You can add a squeeze of lime juice to pico de gallo, but I prefer this basic recipe. Once you serve this with your Mexican dish such as tacos, you will want it with all your Mexican dishes!

Provided by Paula Stotts

Categories     Salsa

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium tomato, diced
1 onion, finely chopped
½ fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 sprigs fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 green onion, finely chopped
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine tomato, onion, jalapeno pepper, cilantro and green onion in a medium bowl. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly distributed.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 76.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

PICO DE GALLO



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This classic salad is the perfect side to a steak fajita or a barbecued rib-eye

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Supper

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tomatoes , chopped
1 red onion , finely chopped
1 tbsp jalapeño peppers from a jar, drained and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , crushed
small bunch coriander , roughly chopped
juice 1 lime

Steps:

  • Stir all the ingredients together in a medium bowl with some seasoning then put it into the fridge to chill. You could do this the day before. About 20 mins before you are ready to eat, take the salad out and bring it back to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.08 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe ingredients: The quality of your pico de gallo will depend on the quality of your ingredients. Make sure to use fresh, ripe tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños.
  • Chop the ingredients finely: The smaller you chop the ingredients, the more flavorful your pico de gallo will be. Use a sharp knife to ensure that the ingredients are evenly chopped.
  • Use a variety of colors: Pico de gallo is a colorful dish, so use a variety of colors to make it even more appealing. Use red tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, and jalapeños, and add in some orange or yellow bell peppers for extra color.
  • Season to taste: Pico de gallo should be seasoned to taste with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Start with a small amount of each and then add more to taste.
  • Let the pico de gallo chill: Pico de gallo is best served chilled. This allows the flavors to meld together and develop.

Conclusion:

Pico de gallo is a delicious and versatile salsa that can be used in a variety of ways. It can be served as a dip with chips, used as a topping for tacos or burritos, or added to salads or soups. It is a healthy and flavorful way to add some zest to your favorite dishes.

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