Best 12 Pico De Gallo Norteño Recipes

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**Pico de Gallo Norteño: A Refreshing and Versatile Mexican Salsa**

Pico de Gallo Norteño is a vibrant and flavorful Mexican salsa that adds a zesty kick to any dish. Originating from the northern regions of Mexico, this salsa is characterized by its fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and versatility. Made with a combination of chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeños, and lime juice, Pico de Gallo Norteño is a staple in Mexican cuisine, often served as a condiment for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and tostadas. Its refreshing taste and zesty aroma make it an ideal accompaniment to grilled meats, fish, and even salads.

This article presents three distinct recipes for Pico de Gallo Norteño, each offering unique variations on the classic salsa. The first recipe, Traditional Pico de Gallo Norteño, stays true to the original recipe, emphasizing the balance between acidity, sweetness, and spiciness. The second recipe, Roasted Pico de Gallo Norteño, adds a smoky flavor by roasting the tomatoes and jalapeños, resulting in a richer and more complex salsa. Finally, the third recipe, Salsa Verde Norteño, incorporates tomatillos, green chiles, and cilantro, creating a tangy and herbaceous salsa with a vibrant green color.

Whether you prefer the traditional, roasted, or green version, Pico de Gallo Norteño is a versatile salsa that can be enjoyed in various ways. Its freshness and bold flavors make it an ideal choice for adding a pop of flavor to your favorite Mexican dishes or as a standalone snack served with tortilla chips. With its easy-to-follow recipes and detailed instructions, this article provides everything you need to make delicious and authentic Pico de Gallo Norteño at home.

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PICO DE GALLO (AUTHENTIC)



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This is an authentic recipe for Pico de Gallo from "Truly Mexican", a fabulous cookbook filled with authentic Mexican recipes. Use this recipe as a base and adjust to your taste - more or less spiciness, and even add olive oil if you want! This makes enough for 8 tacos (as a topping).

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Sides

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 large tomatoes
1/3 cup cilantro/coriander leaves (, roughly chopped)
1/4 cup finely chopped white onion ((Note 1))
1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped jalapeño or serrano chilli ((adjust to taste))
1 - 2 tbsp lime juice ((adjust to taste))
1/2 tsp salt ((table salt) or 3/4 tsp kosher / sea salt flakes)

Steps:

  • Cut the tomatoes in half and use a teaspoon to scoop out the seeds and watery centre. Cut into 1cm / 1/3" dice.
  • Combine with remaining ingredients. Set aside for 5 to 20 minutes. Serve as a topping or side for things like tacos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas and any Mexican dish!
  • This can be made ahead up to 1 day. Leave out the lime juice and salt (otherwise the tomato juices will leech out), cover and refrigerate. Drain excess liquid, add lime juice and salt just before serving.

PICO DE GALLO NORTEñO



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This tomato salsa is an example of a salsa fresca or salsa cruda: an uncooked sauce used as a condiment for tacos, beans, eggs, or other foods.

Provided by Zarela Martinez

Categories     Salsa     Tomato     Vegetarian     Summer     Quick & Easy     Cilantro     Jalapeño     Chile Pepper     Vegan     Soy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     snack     Dip     Condiment/Spread

Yield about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-4 jalapeño or serrano chiles or use more or less to taste, tops trimmed but not seeded
1 medium garlic clove
4 large, ripe fresh tomatoes, peeled but not seeded (about 2 ½ pounds)
6-8 scallions with part of green tops
¼ cup (not packed down) fresh cilantro leaves, stripped from stems
Juice of 1 large lime
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano, or to taste

Steps:

  • With a large sharp knife, chop chiles very fine and reserve. Mince the garlic. Coarsely chop the tomatoes. Finely chop the scallions and cilantro. Place all fresh ingredients except chiles in a large bowl. If tomatoes are very dry and juiceless, gradually add up to ½ cup cold water to give a light salsa consistency. Stir to mix ingredients. Add chiles a little at a time, tasting, until it is as hot as you like. Add 1 teaspoon (or to taste) crumbled oregano. Squeeze lime juice into the salsa; gradually add salt to taste. Use at once.

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

AUTHENTIC PICO DE GALLO



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Pico De Gallo is a popular Mexican salsa that's loaded with fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice. Pico De Gallo is excellent over tacos, burritos, nachos, or served with chips.

Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

Categories     Easy

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb tomatoes ((3-4 medium), diced)
1/2 medium onion ((1 cup chopped))
1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and finely minced (optional))
1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
2 Tbsp lime juice (from 1 lime)
1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/8 tsp black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper and chopped cilantro.
  • Stir in 2 Tbsp lime juice and lightly season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, or season to taste. Enjoy right away or cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 199 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PICO DE GALLO



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Commonly added to Mexican dishes, this simple salsa brings a bright and fresh flavor.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Mix 3 chopped tomatoes, 1 diced seeded jalapeno, 1 diced red onion, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, and salt to taste.

PICO DE GALLO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tomatoes, diced
1 white onion, diced
1 serrano or jalapeno pepper, minced
1 tablespoon cilantro leaves, minced
1 lime, juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, chile, and cilantro. Mix well to incorporate the ingredients evenly. Add the lime juice and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve with tortilla chips.

PICO DE GALLO



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 yellow or red onions
12 Roma tomatoes (slightly under ripe is fine)
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
2 to 3 jalapenos
1 lime
Salt

Steps:

  • Dice up equal quantities of onion and tomato. Roughly chop the cilantro.
  • Now, slice 1 or 2 jalapenos in half. With a spoon, scrape out the seeds. (If you like things spicy, leave in some of the white membranes.) Dice the jalapenos very finely; you want a hint of heat and jalapeno flavor, but you don't want to cause any fires. Now dump the four ingredients into a bowl.
  • Slice the lime in half and squeeze the juice from half a lime the bowl. Sprinkle with salt, and stir together until combined. Be sure to taste the pico de gallo and adjust the seasonings, adding salt or more diced jalapeno if needed.

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.

SCOTT'S PICO DE GALLO



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Fresh mild salsa. The flavor is best after it sits for a while as the lime juice will mellow out the flavor of the onion and the salt will bring the juices out of the tomato. If you want to make it fast, chop everything in a food processor, but you will not get the same texture as hand-chopped salsa. Also, if you want it spicy add a little chopped jalapeno. Last, you can use the juice from this pico de gallo to make a quick guacamole, just add some of the pico de gallo juice to the avocados, some extra salt, a little mayo, and your guacamole is ready!

Provided by SUZWIRTHLIN

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

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 large tomatoes, diced
1 white onion, diced
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
6 limes, juiced
1 tablespoon salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Toss tomatoes, white onion, and cilantro together in a large bowl. Pour lime juice over tomato mixture; mix to coat. Season with salt. Chill completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 1.3 g, Sodium 880.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

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

CHEF SCOTT'S PICO DE GALLO



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Tomatoes, cilantro, and spices in perfect harmony!

Provided by Chef Scott

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

Time 1h30m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 large red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons lime juice
½ cup distilled white vinegar
½ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Place the tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, salt, black pepper, garlic, and lime juice into a large mixing bowl. Pour in the vinegar and vegetable oil, and gently mix to combine. Cover, and refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 562.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe ingredients. This will ensure that your pico de gallo is flavorful and juicy.
  • Choose the right tomatoes. Roma tomatoes are a good choice because they are firm and have a low water content, which will prevent your pico de gallo from becoming watery.
  • Dice the ingredients evenly. This will help to ensure that they cook evenly and that your pico de gallo has a consistent texture.
  • Add the ingredients to the bowl in the following order: tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeños, lime juice, salt, and pepper. This will help to prevent the tomatoes from becoming watery.
  • Stir gently to combine. Do not overmix, or you will crush the tomatoes and make your pico de gallo watery.
  • Let the pico de gallo sit for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve pico de gallo with your favorite Mexican dishes, such as tacos, burritos, and quesadillas.

Conclusion:

Pico de gallo is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of Mexican dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its fresh, bright flavors, pico de gallo is a surefire way to liven up your next meal.

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