It's Springtime, and I'm thrilled for many reasons, but the primary reason is that we can finally enjoy fresh (or fresher) tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeños. Pico de Gallo is our favorite dish to make with these fresh ingredients. It's a chunky fresh salsa that tastes so good and is perfect with corn chips. I remember when Amy was little, she loved salsa but then discovered Pico de Gallo. She was only 4 years old when she tried it for the first time at an outdoor party and loved it. This was her first lesson that double dipping wasn't cool, I mean, she kept using the same chip over and over again.
Key Takeaways
- Pico de Gallo is a fresh salsa made with tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeños, perfect for dipping with corn chips.
- You can easily customize the recipe by adjusting the jalapeños or substituting cilantro with parsley.
- For a quick appetizer, pair Pico de Gallo with homemade corn chips and guacamole.
- A delicious breakfast idea includes scrambled eggs in a tortilla with Pico de Gallo for a tasty burrito.
- Explore other recipes like Juicy Grilled Steak Fajitas and Air Fryer Tortilla Chips to complement your Pico de Gallo.
Pico de Gallo
So Easy To Make!!!!
Did you know that Pico de Gallo means "beak of the rooster"? It's uncertain how it got this name, but it could be related to how chickens eat. The recipe below is a classic version of Pico de Gallo that you can adjust to your liking by adding more or fewer Jalapeños or substituting them with Serrano Peppers to make it spicier. I used to make two batches, one with Jalapeños for myself and another without peppers for Amy (and the other reason for the two batches goes back to that double dipping issue, HaHa). If you don't like Cilantro, you can substitute Parsley instead.
To make a tasty appetizer in just 15 minutes, pair this Pico de Gallo with homemade corn chips and Guacamole. Another fun salsa to try is the Habanero Pineapple Salsa, which goes well with salmon, pork, or chicken.
Breakfast Tip:
One of my favorite breakfasts is scrambled eggs with a little cheddar cheese. Take a flour tortilla, put a couple of tablespoons of salsa in the tortilla, and add the eggs. This is the best breakfast burrito ever!
Please let us know your creative ways to use Pico de Gallo.
OTHER FUN RECIPES TO TRY!!
Delicious Pico de Gallo: How to Make It with Fresh Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Cups Chopped tomatoes
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Cup Cilantro Parsley can be used in place of Cilantro
- ¼ cup Onion Spring Onion or ¼ Cup of Purple Onion
- 1 Lime juice Or to taste
- 1 Jalapeños Jalapenos to taste (or Serranos or other hot peppers you like)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Chop Tomatoes, Garlic, Cilantro, Onions, Jalapenos,
- Mix tomatoes, garlic, green onions, and cilantro. Add lime juice and salt to taste.
- Serve with Corn Chips as a dip or with Fajitas
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