Homemade Salsa/Pico De Gallo Recipe

Name: Homemade Salsa/Pico De Gallo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lg Beefsteak-type tomatoes; 4 lg Roma tomatoes; 1 vidalia onion; 4 med/lg tomatillos; 1/4 bell pepper(whatever color); 2 lg jalapeno pepper; 1 serrano pepper; 1 anaheim pepper; 5-10 cloves garlic; 1/2 bushel fresh cilantro; juice from 1 lime; juice from 1 lemon; dash of coarse sea salt

Servings: persons

4 lg Beefsteak-type tomatoes
4 lg Roma tomatoes
1 vidalia onion
4 med/lg tomatillos
1/4 bell pepper(whatever color)
2 lg jalapeno pepper
1 serrano pepper
1 anaheim pepper
5-10 cloves garlic
1/2 bushel fresh cilantro
juice from 1 lime
juice from 1 lemon
dash of coarse sea salt

1
Cut the seeds and ribs from the peppers and peel the garlic.
2
Use a manual vegetable chopper (or whatever you have to get the consistency you like) to cut down all of the ingredients (about 10-15 hits on the handle...) except for the lemon and lime.
3
Add all chopped ingredients to a large bowl.
4
roll the lemon and lime while pressing them between your palm and the counter top to release the juice.
5
cut one end off of each fruit and squeeze the juice over the chopped ingredients (be sure to remove any seeds that come out), add the salt and mix well.
6
Cover with Saran Wrap and set in the refrigerator for a minimum of 20 minutes and you're all set.
7
*TIP!!! if you wear contact lenses, wear latex or some kind of gloves while preparing the peppers, even if preparing this early in the day...take my word for it, the oil from the peppers IS STILL on your hands at the end of the day when you go to take them out...that's a special kind of pain...heh.

268

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lg Beefsteak-type tomatoes, 4 lg Roma tomatoes, 1 vidalia onion, 4 med/lg tomatillos, and more.

Yes, Homemade Salsa/Pico De Gallo falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Homemade Salsa/Pico De Gallo

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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