Pico de Gallo

This post may contain affiliate links.For more information, please see our affiliate policy.Leave a ReviewJump to RecipeFor a truly authentic Mexican Pico de Gallo, hunt down dried Mexican oregano.

It’s the secret ingredient you taste, but can’t identify, at restaurants and resorts south of the border.Along with fresh tomatoes, red onions, jalapeños, lime juice, and cilantro, you can easily recreate this classic recipe at home.  Meggan’s notes My husband is a born-and-bred Mexican, and he has strong opinions on Pico de Gallo.

This is the recipe that everyone makes in his small, rural town in Aguascalientes, and it has one surprising ingredient that makes it special.Mexican oregano has a lemony flavor similar to marjoram, rather than Italian oregano which is sweet and grassy.It’s used in many Mexican recipes including this authentic pico.

Everything else is what you might expect: tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime juice.My husband is wondering, in case anyone knows: why do we call them red onions when they are so obviously purple? I don’t have an answer for him.Table of ContentsMeggan’s notesRecipe ingredientsIngredient notesStep-by-step instructionsRecipe tips and variationsFrequently Asked QuestionsPico de Gallo Recipe Recipe ingredients At a Glance: Here is a quick snapshot of what ingredients are in this recipe.

Please see the recipe card below for specific quantities.Ingredient notes Tomatoes: This salsa