Pico De Gallo - Fresh Salsa
Pico de gallo, also called salsa fresca and salsa cruda, is a type of salsa commonly used in Mexican cuisine. It is traditionally made from chopped tomato, onion, serrano peppers, with salt, lime juice, and cilantro. Pico de gallo can be used in much the same way as other Mexican liquid salsas.
Ingredients
- 4 large tomatoes
- 1 large onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2/3 cup cilantro freshly chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper 1-2 depending on spice level, seeded and diced. For hotter salsa, opt for serrano or habanero peppers.
- 2 tbsp lime juice fresh is best.
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro and lime juice.
- Add jalapenos one at a time, tasting after each addition to see how hot the salsa has become. Jalapeno peppers vary in heat, so it is important to taste the salsa to ensure you do not make it too hot to handle.
- Salt to taste. Enjoy!
Notes
If you like your salsa with a definite kick, use 1 Serrano pepper instead of the jalapenos.