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April 29, 2021 2 Comments

Copycat Chipotle Pico de Gallo

A glass bowl full of Copycat Chipotle Pico de Gallo. There's a spoon handle sticking out of the salsa on the right side.I already have a Pico de Gallo Recipe on my site that I use all the time! When I was recreating an authentic Chipotle dinner, I wanted to see if there was anything different about Chipotle Pico de Gallo because I’ve always really loved it. In my research, I found that Chipotle Pico de Gallo has lemon juice in it. So you know I had to make it and share it with you! You’re going to love this Copycat Chipotle Pico de Gallo! 

Every time I would go to Chipotle, whether it was a salad, burrito bowl, or burrito, I always asked for two scoops of pico. I just love that stuff! Turns out my daughter is a huge fan, too. I thought for sure I made enough to have leftovers, but between her and me, the bowl was pretty much scraped clean! I’m super excited for you to try this recipe, especially if you’re a Chipotle fan! 

A glass bowl of chopped tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro.This Recipe Pairs Perfectly with…

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Step-by-Step Instructions for how to make copycat chipotle pico de gallo

Four-picture photo collage with step by step pictures on how to make Pico de Gallo.Tips for Making Copycat Chipotle Pico de Gallo
  • With pico de gallo, it’s all about the ratio. For Copycat Chipotle Pico de Gallo, you want to make sure the mixture is heavier with tomatoes than onions.
  • To avoid cilantro stems in the mixture, pull the leaves off the stems before cutting the cilantro.
  • Use a food processor to finely chop the onions, cilantro, and jalapeno peppers together. When they’re all finely chopped, add them to the diced tomatoes.
  • Place the lemon and lime separately in the microwave for 10 seconds each before squeezing the juice out. With this step, you will get more juice out of them. If you use a lot of fresh lemon juice or lime juice in your cooking, invest in buying a citrus juicer. It will be worth it!

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Copycat Chipotle Pico de Gallo
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Total time
10 mins
 
A quick delicious side that's perfect for way more than Chipotle burrito bowls. You'll love this on any of your favorite tacos, burritos, etc.
Author: Slightly Adapted from Culinary Hill
Recipe type: Copycat
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4 cups
Ingredients
  • 1 lb vine-ripened or Roma tomatoes, diced
  • ⅓ cup onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2-3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1-2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ¼-1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
  1. Combine tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and jalapenos in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
  2. Start by adding a tbsp each of the lemon and lime juice and ¼ tsp salt. Taste and adjust the lemon juice, lime juice, and salt as needed.
  3. Serve and enjoy!
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2 Comments

  1. Donna

    May 2, 2021 at 9:54 pm

    Now I know why I don’t like Chipotle’s pico de gallo. I been known to sneak a ziplock bag of my own pico de gallo in with me.. I’m not a fan of lemon in savory foods. No offense but, I won’t be making this.

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    • Maria

      May 4, 2021 at 4:47 am

      lol, too funny! Isn’t it validating to now know why it is something you don’t like.

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