With Memorial Day Weekend just around the corner, I’m excited to share a quick-n-easy classic appetizer that will have your family and friends begging for more!
This Ultimate Pico de Gallo recipe also gives me the opportunity to share about what a huge difference it makes when you have a set of quality kitchen knives. My personal favorite is the Wusthof Knife Collection. Having a set of quality knives truly makes food prep a whole lot easier and safer too!
Of course, the two most essential knives in any home chef’s kitchen are the chef’s knife and the pairing knife. Both are used daily, which is why it’s so handy that Wusthof has packaged them together into one set, along with another tried-n-true favorite the handy-dandy utility knife. These knives make creating fresh, healthy dishes so much easier, such as this delicious Pico de Gallo recipe.
It may seem like it would take a lot of time to dice up all of these wholesome ingredients, but it actually takes just a few minutes. And of course, it’s totally worth it when you see the smiles on your family’s faces as they gobble up this tasty recipe with lots of “oohs and aahs!”
Plus, you can use this amazing pico de gallo to create my Secret Ingredient Guacamole and Fresh Pineapple Salsa – talk about “oohs and aahs!”
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups diced plum tomatoes (about 5-6)
- 1/2 cup fine-diced red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 1 small jalapeño, finely minced
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Carefully dice the plum tomatoes. An easy method is to quarter the tomatoes and then cut each quarter in half, as shown in the photo above. Remove the membrane and any excess seeds. Then, dice into small bite-sized pieces.
- In a medium bowl, add all of the pico de gallo ingredients and toss well to combine. Taste and add additional salt, if needed.
- Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy with your favorite chips! It’s also the perfect addition to your favorite Tex-Mex-style recipes, and can be used as the base for making Fresh Pineapple Salsa and The Best Guacamole in town!
