Pico De Gallo is a popular and favorite topping for many Mexican and Southwestern dishes. From tacos to fajitas, a well flavored pico can positively push a dish over the top in the flavor category.
So whether you’re looking for a dip for some chips for the backyard barbecue or classing up a full on spread for a special evening, having a great pico de gallo recipe is essential in your cooking tool box.
What is Pico de Gallo?
Pico de gallo is a chunky blend of jalapenos, onions, cilantro, and, lime juice, and tomato that can be flavored with a variety of different spices based on taste. The texture of a pico is much different than a classic salsa. Pico is diced and mixed together with the chunks remaining in tact for hearty, healthy loads of flavor. Salsa is blended into a puree, giving a much different texture and appearance.
How hot does Pico Get?
This truly depends on your taste. Jalapenos are the traditional pepper used to flavor pico, but you can go a little spicier by adding in seranos or even habaneros, if you’re really looking for heat. A crushed red pepper or cayenne spice is often added as well, or you can throw in garlic for to add a bit of a different flavor blend without quite as much heat.
This recipe will get you started with a great base, and then there’s a lot of fun that can be had with the flavors of pico, it’s just a matter of taste!
Easy Pico de Gallo
Ingredients
Preparation
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In a bowl, mix tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, cilantro and lime juice
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Salt and pepper to taste
Note
- You can add diced fruit to make it sweeter/more tropical
