Chef Scott's Pico de Gallo Recipe
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Chef Scott's Pico de Gallo

By: Chef Scott Fortin 
"Tomatoes, cilantro, and spices in perfect harmony!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (47)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 quarts
 

Ingredients

  • 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
  • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Directions

  1. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 51 | Total Fat: 4.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is a great base for pico de gallo, however I have to agree with the other reviewers in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2008 by MMOH   view full review
This is almost identical to my husband's recipe! The only thing he does differently is to add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2008 by mle   view full review
This could be a 5 star if the amount of oil was decreased by about half, as it was way too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2010 by leigh   view full review
Oil? Vinegar? Black pepper? Why would anyone put that in Pico de Gallo or any other...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Sorry Chef, but as I was in the midst of making this and gave it a taste I realized the lime...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2010 by CHARI   view full review
Nice and fresh tasting... I used red wine vinegar instead of white, less oil and cilantro, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2009 by Snowlvr Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was very good and tasted like the Pico de Gallo we had in Mexico. I halved the recipe so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2009 by GRAVANS3   view full review
OMG! This is GREAT! Add a little cumin to it and be the winner. I up'd to 5 jalepenos. From...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2009 by Bobo's Mama   view full review
A few changes. I guess for personal taste. I like to use spanish white onion, jalapeno, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2009 by Erin   view full review
Real good! However, it makes a ton of it so be ready to use it within a week or two.

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