This Pico de Gallo bean salad recipe is a staple in our household. It’s low-calorie, keto-friendly, and full of bold flavor. It’s a meal all in itself, so chips are optional but always welcomed!
We enjoy pairing it with our beef empanadas!
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Fun Fact - What Does Pico De Gallo Mean?
When translated in Spanish, it means the “beak of a rooster.” Interesting….hmmm?
Bean Salad With Pico De Gallo Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 15oz Red kidney bean
- 1 15oz Black bean
- 1 15oz Whole kernel corn
- 4 small Tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 large Red onion, diced
- 1-2 Limes Add to taste
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 1 clove Garlic, crushed
- 1/4 Jalapeno, diced Add to taste
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Drain and rinse beans and corn.
- Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and toss to blend ingredients together.
Notes
Allow Your Recipe To Rest For 20 Minutes Before Serving
The flavors will become bolder as the ingredients mingle together. The longer it marinates, the better, which is why this recipe works well when hosting a large party since it could be made ahead of time.Serving Suggestions
Immediately before serving, toss the ingredients to blend the juice pool from the bottom of the bowl. Since the tomatoes will release a fair amount of liquid, use a slotted spoon to serve your Pico de Gallo.How To Alter A Pico de Gallo Recipe?
Save this recipe to your salad or appetizer Pinterest board for later use. Trust me; you won’t regret it!
A classic Pico de Gallo recipe excludes the beans and corn. It also uses white onions instead of red.
It consists of the following ingredients, which are finely chopped and tossed together:
- About one small onion
- One medium serrano or jalapeño pepper, seeds, and ribs (adjust accordingly to your desired level of heat)
- Lime juice
- Salt
- Ripe red tomatoes
- Fresh cilantro
Since tomatoes are a fruit, you can replace the tomatoes with other fruits such as mangos, peaches, or sweet corn. Further, you can add avocado or peppers.
What Is The Difference Between Salsa and Pico de Gallo?
They share the same “basic” ingredients; however, the preparation methods are different.
Salsa usually includes stewed or roasted tomatoes and is prepared as a puree. For me, the “S” is salsa means “Saucey.”
My preference is ALWAYS, any variation of Pico de Gallo. This is because it uses raw and diced ingredients. In other words, it’s quick to make!
In Conclusion
We all have days when we just don’t feel like cooking. My Bean Pico de Gallo salad recipe is for my lazy “I don’t want to cook days” since it’s packed with protein, and it’s a healthy, low-calorie meal.
It works well for appetizers, and we enjoy tossing a few spoon fulls over just about anything that needs flavor. If you have any questions on this recipe or would enjoy more Latin style dishes, please leave me a comment below.
Lastly, for home-related tips and tricks drop by anytime. Hey, we’re always up for company. In the meantime, you may enjoy this recipe, Beef Empanadas Recipe | A Family Tradition.
Your pico de gallo bean salad recipe is wonderful. This was the first time I heard this recipe name and tried it and it was very delicious everyone loved it. Thank you!
Glad to hear it!