This zesty, flavorful dish is super easy to make and always adds a ton of freshness to meals. It’s filled with vibrant colors, flavors, and nutrients, making it equal parts beautiful, delicious, and healthy. I love serving this dish in the summertime because the fresh flavors make for a fantastic way to cool down on a hot summer day.

While Chipotle lovers may know pico de gallo as their favorite burrito bowl topping, it’s so much more than just a popular topping at a fast-casual restaurant. This delicious chunky salsa pairs incredibly with all sorts of Mexican dishes. You can serve it with tacos, burritos, quesadillas, salads, and nachos.

My favorite way to serve this colorful dish is as an eye-catching addition to taco night with family or friends, served alongside Skinny Margaritas, of course! It also makes an incredible addition to this Baked Salsa Chicken or a tasty topping for these Shrimp Tacos.

Whether you’re looking for healthy salsa recipes for your next taco night or healthy appetizer recipes for your next dinner party, this Pico de Gallo recipe is sure to do the trick. Serve this dish alongside tortilla chips for a simple appetizer or as a topping for your favorite Mexican dish. I hope you love it as much as I do!

What is Pico de Gallo?

Also commonly referred to as salsa fresca, pico de gallo is a type of chunky salsa traditionally used in Mexican cuisine. Translated from Spanish, pico de gallo literally means “beak of rooster.” Some people believe this name comes from the way people used to eat the dish; by pinching together the index finger and thumb, creating the shape of a rooster’s beak. Pico de gallo is popularly eaten with Mexican dishes like nachos, tacos, burritos, and as a dip for tortilla chips.