Applebee's Pico de Gallo Recipe
Applebee’s Pico de Gallo is a vibrant, freshly made salsa of diced tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro that adds a zesty, garden-fresh kick to many of the chain’s Tex-Mex-inspired dishes. Fresh, punchy and delightfully simple, this house-style salsa brings bold brightness to burgers, tacos and everything in between. Make our Applebee's Pico de Gallo Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Pico de Gallo will taste just like Applebee's.
Yield: 1 Large Bowl
Ingredients
- 3 large Vine-Ripened Tomatoes seeded and finely diced
- 1/2 medium Red Onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons Jalapeño finely minced (with seeds for heat, without for mild)
- 1/2 cup fresh Cilantro Leaves finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Fresh Garlic grated
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed Lime Juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon White Vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, add diced tomatoes, red onion and jalapeño. Gently fold together until evenly combined.
- Gently stir in chopped cilantro and freshly grated garlic, ensuring the aromatics are well distributed.
- Drizzle in lime juice, olive oil and vinegar, tossing lightly to coat the vegetables.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust if needed - the lime and jalapeño should sing.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
- Serve chilled as a topping for grilled chicken, tacos, nachos or as a dip alongside warm tortilla chips.