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Bowl of copycat Chipotle pico de gallo with diced tomatoes, white onion, cilantro, and jalapeño with lime wedge on the side

Copycat Chipotle Pico de Gallo

Fresh, zesty copycat of Chipotle's iconic pico de gallo made with vine-ripened tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeño, and the secret combination of both lemon and lime juice. Ready in 10 minutes with no cooking required.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Appetizer, Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb vine-ripened or Roma tomatoes diced small
  • 1/4 cup white onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped, leaves only
  • 2 jalapeño peppers seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
  • Small food processor (optional)

Method
 

  1. Dice the tomatoes into small, even pieces and add to a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Finely chop the onion, cilantro, and seeded jalapeños. Add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
  3. Add the lime juice, lemon juice, and salt. Stir gently until fully combined.
  4. Taste and adjust the citrus juice and salt as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use more tomato than onion for the correct Chipotle ratio. Pull cilantro leaves off stems before chopping. Microwave lemon and lime for 10 seconds before squeezing for more juice. For less heat, use only one jalapeño and remove all seeds and white membrane. Stores in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.