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Pico de Gallo – Roosters Beak Fresh From the Garden

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That’s right… roosters beak!  Pico de gallo literally translates to roosters beak.  Although no one is quite sure why this fresh summer salsa is called that, some believe it’s because it used to be eaten with the hands.  Picked by the thumb and fore finger it visually appeared to look like a rooster pecking for food.

Regardless of why it’s called what it’s called, there is nothing that screams summer more than a fresh Mexican style salsa using the ripest tomatoes from your garden or farmers market.  My family uses this more as relish to top on tacos de carne asada (recipe coming soon!), on enchiladas, steak or chicken.  Usually spiced with jalapenos, a variety of chili’s can be used to highten the heat to your liking.  This is a great and easy salsa to make that will keep in the fridge for a week or so… if it lasts that long!

Pico de Gallo

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup chopped ripe tomatoes (not too soft)
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 white onion diced
  • 1/2 – 1 jalapeno diced (to lessen the heat, remove the seeds)
  • juice of 1/2 a lemon (lime can also be used)
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method

  1. Combine all ingredients, yeah… that easy!

Buen Provecho!

This post is a part of Real Food Wednesdays and Simple Lives Thursday.


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About Diana Bauman

Diana is a mother of three, proud wife, and humbled daughter of God. She finds the most joy meeting with Jesus in her organic gardens. She is completely blessed to be able to call herself a stay at home mom where she home educates her children, joyfully serves her husband, and cooks nourishing, real food, for her family. She loves connecting with people on facebook, google+, pinterest, and instagram.

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Comments

  1. jose manuel says

    July 21, 2010 at 10:11 am

    Que interesante receta. Se ve deliciosa. Saludos

    Reply
  2. Pam says

    July 21, 2010 at 10:25 am

    It looks delicious! I'm new here and so glad to have found your great blog!

    Reply
  3. Giovanna says

    July 21, 2010 at 11:29 am

    I love pico! I usually have some in the fridge just as a side dish, I've even used it on tortilla chips when I run out of salsa.

    Reply
  4. Belinda @zomppa says

    July 21, 2010 at 11:31 am

    Never even thought about meaning of pico de gallo…great fresh meal any time!

    Reply
  5. stephchows says

    July 21, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    mmm looks so fresh and delicious! and i'm so excited you are in for the jam exchange!! more details to come 🙂

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  6. girlichef says

    July 21, 2010 at 1:36 pm

    One of my favorite uses for fresh summer tomatoes…I swear, I can eat it by the gallon w/ some homemade tortillas/chips. mmmm. Looks fabulous =)

    Reply
  7. knownbyname says

    July 21, 2010 at 6:16 pm

    ….and using this amazing, fresh, mouthwatering luciousness, toss together a little guacamole! All it needs is a mashed avocado and a dash of lime juice, maybe a dash of kosher salt. I could *live* on pico de gallo and guacamole!

    Yummy!

    Beautiful, Diana!

    Reply
  8. Patty says

    July 21, 2010 at 8:44 pm

    Thank you for the fresh salsa recipe! It does seem very straight forward, but I have always been a little bit intimidated by the process. However, you have given me a new found sense of courage! Delicioso!

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  9. Torviewtoronto says

    July 21, 2010 at 9:57 pm

    Simple and delicious

    Reply
  10. Fresh Local and Best says

    July 21, 2010 at 10:57 pm

    I love fresh salsas, especially in the summer and especially when the veggies come from your garden. This looks like a great mix.

    Reply
  11. Wardeh @ GNOWFGLINS says

    July 22, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    That look so fresh and delicious, Diana! I love the history behind it too, even if no one is really sure about it. So interesting!

    Reply
  12. Lara Alexander says

    July 22, 2010 at 3:47 pm

    This looks so good. If the sun will stay out, here in the Pacific NW, then I will be able to make this from my garden (except for the lemon). My cilantro is being difficult though. Thanks!

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  13. eonyc says

    July 27, 2010 at 1:08 pm

    I love putting this on everything–from salads to eggs to just on its own as a side dish! Yum.

    Reply
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