Make pico de gallo even better by adding avocado to the mix! The bright, citrusy flavors of this chunky style of salsa are the perfect match for creamy, mellow avocado. With fresh tomatoes, lime juice, and jalapenos, it’s a sublime pairing that makes for an excellent topping on your tacos, salads, or even scooped up with tortilla chips. (I recommend serving this avocado pico de gallo alongside this Lemon Guacamole Recipe!
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What is pico de gallo?
Pico de gallo is essentially a salsa. In fact, in Mexico, it’s known as salsa fresca, a combination of finely diced ingredients that include tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapenos, and a squeeze of citrus. The ingredients are all raw and fresh, unlike other types of cooked or blended salsas.
Nutrition For Mental Health
One tomato contains about 95% water and around 5% carbs. They are a good source of antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K. Tomatoes also contain the plant compounds lycopene, beta carotene, naringenin, and chlorogenic acid. A population-based, cross-sectional analysis found that a diet rich in tomatoes was associated with a lower occurrence of depression in the elderly population aged 70 years and over.
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Ingredients + Notes
Pico de gallo is as simple as it gets. Visit your local produce stand or stop by your supermarket to grab these fresh essentials.
A full list of ingredients with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Substitutions + Variations
If you have most of the ingredients on hand but are only missing a few, these substitutions can help you avoid a trip to the store:
- Lemon juice: If you forgot that you used up all your limes, perhaps when making my lime pickled onions, then fresh lemon juice works great.
- Garlic powder: Ran out of garlic cloves? Garlic powder works in a literal pinch!
- Cilantro: You can also add cilantro if you like, swapping out the jalapeno if you’d prefer or adding it alongside it. But if you hate cilantro, feel free to skip it.
How To Make Pico de Gallo With Avocado
Make the best pico de gallo by adding avocado into the mix. Here’s how:
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- Add prepared tomatoes, onion, cilantro, avocado, jalapeño, and garlic to a small bowl.
- Squeeze lime juice overtop and add salt and pepper. Combine thoroughly.
- Enjoy as a topping or with your favorite tortilla chips.
Servings Ideas
There are so many ways to enjoy this pico de gallo with avocado. Add it to my Crispy Black Bean Tacos, High Protein Vegan Tacos, Black Bean Soup, or Black Bean Bowl. Serve this avocado pico alongside this Creamy Lime Cilantro Dressing and Healthy Texas Caviar! You can also add it to salads to liven them up or use it as a dip with chips.
Storage Tips
Normally, pico de gallo can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge, such as in a mason jar, for up to 3 days. However, when you add avocado, it really is best to eat it the same day. Since it’s so simple to make, you can just make it in batches as needed to truly enjoy the freshest flavors.
FAQ
Typically, avocado doesn’t go in pico de gallo, though it is a great addition, especially if you love avocados but don’t want to go to the trouble of making guacamole.
You can add tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapenos, and citrus juice, which are the traditional ingredients for this salsa.
Yes, it most certainly is! It has all these fresh veggies in it, and since it tastes so good, you’ll be piling on more nutrition to your favorite dishes.
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Recipe
Pico de Gallo With Avocado
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large tomatoes, diced (about 1 lb/450 g)
- 1/2 medium red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 large avocado, peeled, seed removed, and cubed
- 1 jalapeño, seeded & minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2-3 limes, juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add prepared tomatoes, onion, cilantro, avocado, jalapeño, and garlic to a small bowl.
- Squeeze lime juice over top and add salt and pepper. Combine thoroughly.
- Enjoy as a topping or with your favorite tortilla chips.
Notes
Nutrition
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Reference
Niu, K., Guo, H., Kakizaki, M., Cui, Y., Ohmori-Matsuda, K., Guan, L., Hozawa, A., Kuriyama, S., Tsuboya, T., Ohrui, T., Furukawa, K., Arai, H., Tsuji, I., & Nagatomi, R. (2013). A tomato-rich diet is related to depressive symptoms among an elderly population aged 70 years and over: a population-based, cross-sectional analysis. Journal of affective disorders, 144(1-2), 165–170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2012.04.040
This was the perfect topping on my tacos tonight!