Homemade Pico de Gallo! This healthy Mexican topping and dip is deliciously bright and flavorful, super easy to make and it doesn't require any special kitchen equipment. It's just one of those back pocket recipes you'll turn to time and time again.
What is Pico de Gallo?
Pico de gallo (also known as salsa fresca) is a Mexican condiment made up of fresh ingredients such as tomatoes, onions, cilantro, spicy peppers, and lime. It's similar to salsa but with a bolder taste, chunkier texture and it's not quite so wet (and any excess moisture is easy to drain off since it's chunky). It's commonly served with tortilla chips for dipping or used as a topping for things like tacos and nachos.
It's nothing complicated, just a handful of ingredients paired together to make such a satisfying and addictive topping!
Fun fact, did you know "pico de gallo" translates to "roosters beak" in English? There's speculation as to why, some say it's the shape of the pepper used, others think it's the texture which looks similar to bird feed, and some say it's because people used to eat it by pinching between the thumb and forefinger (source) - the world may never know.
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