Pico de Gallo (also known as Salsa Fresca) is like a raw salsa. Just as vibrant, spicy and fresh, but with that punch and bite that raw vegetables pack.
Pico de Gallo
As the cold days give way to brighter mornings and buds on the trees, don't you just suddenly want to eat differently? Once the scarf and gloves are packed away, I always want brighter flavours, crispy raw vegetables and zesty citrus. That makes this Pico de Gallo a perfect way to welcome the changing tastes of the seasons.
What is Pico de Gallo?
Pico de Gallo is a Mexican salsa. Normally salsas use cooked tinned tomatoes, but Pico de Gallo (also known as Salsa Fresca) is like a raw salsa. Just as vibrant, spicy and fresh, but with that punch and bite that raw vegetables pack.
In it you'll find, tomatoes, onion, garlic, hot peppers, coriander (cilantro), salt and fresh lime juice. It's vibrant, zingy and utterly delicious.
Customise your Pico de Gallo
One of the great things about Pico de Gallo is that you can tweak it how you like.
Don't like jalapeno? Leave them out or else scrape out the seeds and membrane to make them less spicy.
Not a fan of yellow onions? Add red onions or shallots.
Don't like it too juicy? Drain the tomatoes for a few minutes before adding them.
The world is your, erm, salsa.
Get the Pico de Gallo (Salsa Fresca) Recipe
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Ingredients
- ½ onion (red or yellow)
- 300 g tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 teaspoons jalapeno peppers (to taste), remove the seeds to make it milder, if desired, finely chopped
- 1 handful coriander (cilantro), chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Chop the onions, tomatoes, garlic, jalapenos and coriander. If the tomatoes are a bit wet, you can drain them slightly in a colander.
- Mix with the salt and lime juice. It’s nice either eaten immediately or if left to marinade itself.
Nutrition Information
How to Eat Pico de Gallo
This pico de gallo is lovely served with:
Nachos
Tortillas
As a South American-style bruschetta
Raw vegetables dip
On scrambled eggs
Or eat it straight out of the bowl with a spoon!
Joanne
This was delicious! So fresh and delicious. We had it with guacamole for nachos.
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You've reminded me how much I love pico de gallo! I grew up in Florida which, as you can imagine, is heavily influenced by Mexican food. Fond memories of carefree teenage years scooping up pico de gallo with masses of massive restaurant-made tortilla chips. Time to get out the tortilla press! Great recipe, Kate. And I too love the new-look blog. 🙂
Kate Hackworthy
Thanks Kellie! I'm jealous of your tortilla press - awesome!
Jan @GlugofOil
Lovely fresh flavours and I love the cubico cutter!
Kate Hackworthy
The cubico cutter really made this super-quick!
laura_howtocook
I love eating fresh salsa like this, they taste so fresh and zingy, and healthy too!
Kate Hackworthy
I know! Not only is it really flavouful, but you feel so healthy eating it 🙂
Kavey Eats
I didn't know the term but I do love a fresh salsa, there's something very vibrant about it. For meat eaters, it's perfect with grilled meats, and also great in a meze with lots of flat bread and a variety of little treats. Yum!
Kate Hackworthy
I'm sure it's lovely over barbecued fish as well. It's versatile!
Stuart
I've heard of pico de gallo before, but wasn't too sure what it was. Thanks for sharing Kate!
Kate Hackworthy
Thanks Stuart, Pico de Gallo is amazing - I hope you get to try it.
superfitbabe
I love pico de gallo! So so good!
Kate Hackworthy
Isn't it just a fresh and lovely dish!