Pico de Gallo USDA Recipe for Schools
Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
Our Pico de Gallo recipe features fresh tomatoes, red onions, garlic, cilantro, green onions, jalapeno peppers, and Mexican spices.NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION¼ cup provides ⅛ cup red/orange vegetable and ⅛ cup other vegetable.
Ingredients
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 1 lb 8 oz *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 6 oz *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼
- 2 oz Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 4 oz *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Garlic powder
Measure
- 2 qt 2⅔ cups *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 1 qt ⅔ cups *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 1 cup *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼
- 3½ cups Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- ⅔ cup *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- ⅔ tsp Salt
- ⅔ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 2 Tbsp Garlic powder
100 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 3 lb *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 12 oz *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼"
- 4 oz Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 8 oz *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Garlic powder
Measure
- 1 gal 1 qt 1⅓ cups *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 2 qt 1⅓ cups *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 2 cups *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼"
- 1 qt 3 cups Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 1⅓ cups *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- 1⅓ tsp Salt
- 1⅓ tsp Black pepper, ground
- ¼ cup Garlic powder
Quantity
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 1 lb 8 oz *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 6 oz *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼
- 2 oz Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 4 oz *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Garlic powder
Measure
- 2 qt 2⅔ cups *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 1 qt ⅔ cups *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 1 cup *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼
- 3½ cups Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- ⅔ cup *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- ⅔ tsp Salt
- ⅔ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 2 Tbsp Garlic powder
100 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 3 lb *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 12 oz *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼"
- 4 oz Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 8 oz *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Garlic powder
Measure
- 1 gal 1 qt 1⅓ cups *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 2 qt 1⅓ cups *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 2 cups *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼"
- 1 qt 3 cups Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 1⅓ cups *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- 1⅓ tsp Salt
- 1⅓ tsp Black pepper, ground
- ¼ cup Garlic powder
Ingredients
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 1 lb 8 oz *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 6 oz *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼
- 2 oz Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 4 oz *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Garlic powder
Measure
- 2 qt 2⅔ cups *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 1 qt ⅔ cups *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 1 cup *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼
- 3½ cups Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- ⅔ cup *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- ⅔ tsp Salt
- ⅔ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 2 Tbsp Garlic powder
100 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 3 lb *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 12 oz *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼"
- 4 oz Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 8 oz *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Garlic powder
Measure
- 1 gal 1 qt 1⅓ cups *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 2 qt 1⅓ cups *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 2 cups *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼"
- 1 qt 3 cups Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 1⅓ cups *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- 1⅓ tsp Salt
- 1⅓ tsp Black pepper, ground
- ¼ cup Garlic powder
Quantity
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 1 lb 8 oz *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 6 oz *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼
- 2 oz Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 4 oz *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Garlic powder
Measure
- 2 qt 2⅔ cups *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 1 qt ⅔ cups *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 1 cup *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼
- 3½ cups Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- ⅔ cup *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- ⅔ tsp Salt
- ⅔ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 2 Tbsp Garlic powder
100 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 3 lb *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 12 oz *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼"
- 4 oz Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 8 oz *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Garlic powder
Measure
- 1 gal 1 qt 1⅓ cups *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 2 qt 1⅓ cups *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 2 cups *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼"
- 1 qt 3 cups Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 1⅓ cups *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- 1⅓ tsp Salt
- 1⅓ tsp Black pepper, ground
- ¼ cup Garlic powder
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 1 lb 8 oz *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 6 oz *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼
- 2 oz Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 4 oz *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Garlic powder
Measure
- 2 qt 2⅔ cups *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 1 qt ⅔ cups *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 1 cup *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼
- 3½ cups Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- ⅔ cup *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- ⅔ tsp Salt
- ⅔ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 2 Tbsp Garlic powder
100 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 3 lb *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 12 oz *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼"
- 4 oz Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 8 oz *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Garlic powder
Measure
- 1 gal 1 qt 1⅓ cups *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 2 qt 1⅓ cups *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 2 cups *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼"
- 1 qt 3 cups Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 1⅓ cups *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- 1⅓ tsp Salt
- 1⅓ tsp Black pepper, ground
- ¼ cup Garlic powder
Quantity
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 1 lb 8 oz *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 6 oz *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼
- 2 oz Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 4 oz *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Garlic powder
Measure
- 2 qt 2⅔ cups *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 1 qt ⅔ cups *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 1 cup *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼
- 3½ cups Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- ⅔ cup *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- ⅔ tsp Salt
- ⅔ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 2 Tbsp Garlic powder
100 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 3 lb *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 12 oz *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼"
- 4 oz Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 8 oz *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Garlic powder
Measure
- 1 gal 1 qt 1⅓ cups *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 2 qt 1⅓ cups *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 2 cups *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼"
- 1 qt 3 cups Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 1⅓ cups *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- 1⅓ tsp Salt
- 1⅓ tsp Black pepper, ground
- ¼ cup Garlic powder
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 1 lb 8 oz *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 6 oz *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼
- 2 oz Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 4 oz *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Garlic powder
Measure
- 2 qt 2⅔ cups *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 1 qt ⅔ cups *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 1 cup *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼
- 3½ cups Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- ⅔ cup *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- ⅔ tsp Salt
- ⅔ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 2 Tbsp Garlic powder
100 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 3 lb *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 12 oz *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼"
- 4 oz Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 8 oz *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Garlic powder
Measure
- 1 gal 1 qt 1⅓ cups *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 2 qt 1⅓ cups *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 2 cups *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼"
- 1 qt 3 cups Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 1⅓ cups *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- 1⅓ tsp Salt
- 1⅓ tsp Black pepper, ground
- ¼ cup Garlic powder
Quantity
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 1 lb 8 oz *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 6 oz *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼
- 2 oz Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 4 oz *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Garlic powder
Measure
- 2 qt 2⅔ cups *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 1 qt ⅔ cups *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 1 cup *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼
- 3½ cups Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- ⅔ cup *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- ⅔ tsp Salt
- ⅔ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 2 Tbsp Garlic powder
100 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 3 lb *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 12 oz *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼"
- 4 oz Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 8 oz *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Garlic powder
Measure
- 1 gal 1 qt 1⅓ cups *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 2 qt 1⅓ cups *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 2 cups *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼"
- 1 qt 3 cups Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 1⅓ cups *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- 1⅓ tsp Salt
- 1⅓ tsp Black pepper, ground
- ¼ cup Garlic powder
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 1 lb 8 oz *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 6 oz *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼
- 2 oz Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 4 oz *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Garlic powder
Measure
- 2 qt 2⅔ cups *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 1 qt ⅔ cups *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 1 cup *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼
- 3½ cups Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- ⅔ cup *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- ⅔ tsp Salt
- ⅔ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 2 Tbsp Garlic powder
100 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 3 lb *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 12 oz *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼"
- 4 oz Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 8 oz *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Garlic powder
Measure
- 1 gal 1 qt 1⅓ cups *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 2 qt 1⅓ cups *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 2 cups *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼"
- 1 qt 3 cups Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 1⅓ cups *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- 1⅓ tsp Salt
- 1⅓ tsp Black pepper, ground
- ¼ cup Garlic powder
Quantity
50 Servings
Weight
- 5 lb *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 1 lb 8 oz *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 6 oz *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼
- 2 oz Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 4 oz *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Garlic powder
Measure
- 2 qt 2⅔ cups *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 1 qt ⅔ cups *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 1 cup *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼
- 3½ cups Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- ⅔ cup *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- ⅔ tsp Salt
- ⅔ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 2 Tbsp Garlic powder
100 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 3 lb *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 12 oz *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼"
- 4 oz Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 8 oz *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Garlic powder
Measure
- 1 gal 1 qt 1⅓ cups *Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
- 2 qt 1⅓ cups *Red onions, fresh, diced ¼"
- 2 cups *Jalapeno peppers, fresh, seeded, diced ¼"
- 1 qt 3 cups Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
- 1⅓ cups *Green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- 1⅓ tsp Salt
- 1⅓ tsp Black pepper, ground
- ¼ cup Garlic powder
*See Marketing Guide
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl. Stir well. Refrigerate until ready for service.
- Critical Control Point: Cool to 41 °F or lower within 4 hours.
- Critical Control Point: Hold at 41 °F or below.
- Serve in small 2 oz soufflé cups.
- Portion with No. 16 scoop (¼ cup).
Nutrition INFORMATION
Nutrition Facts
Pico de Gallo USDA Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving 0 ¼ cup (No. 16 scoop)
Calories 16
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 35mg2%
Potassium 128mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 4g1%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 2g2%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin D 0IU0%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 0mg0%
*
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Mature onions: 2 lb 8 oz Jalapenos: 8 oz Green onions: 6 oz Tomatoes: 5 lb 12 oz
100 Servings:
Mature onions: 5 lb Jalapenos: 1 lb Green onions: 12 oz Tomatoes: 11 lb 8 oz
Notes
*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredient is available.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
About 7 lb 2 ozAbout 3 qt 2¼ cups/50small soufflé cups (2 oz)
100 Servings:
About 14 lb 4 ozAbout 1 gal 3 qt ½ cup/100 small soufflé cups (2oz)