Homemade Spicy Pico De Gallo With Veggies From The Garden
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This Homemade Spicy Pico De Gallo is made with fresh ingredients that can boost the flavor to any Mexican themed meal.
What’s the Difference Between Pico De Gallo and Salsa?
The main difference between pico de gallo and salsa is texture. Pico de gallo consists of raw, diced ingredients, adding both a chunky texture and fresh flavor to any meal. Salsa is made with similar ingredients. However, it is pureed for a thinner consistency and tends to be more liquidy. Both add delicious flavor to any meal!
How to Exemplify the Flavors in Fresh Pico De Gallo
Here are several of my top tips to increase the flavor within this Homemade Spicy Pico De Gallo:
- Use ripe red tomatoes. Be sure to core your tomatoes and remove the seeds.
- Finely chop your ingredients, this will bring out more of their flavors.
- Don’t forget to add sea salt!
- The key to truly exemplifying the flavors within this homemade pico de gallo is to let it rest. Combine all ingredients, cover, and place within the refrigerator for a day. This will ensure for the tastiest pico!
What Should You Serve with Pico De Gallo?
Looking for more inspiration to complete your taco Tuesday? Here are several of my favorite recipes to pair with this homemade spicy pico de gallo:
- Fresh & Easy Guacamole
- Avocado salsa
- Easy & Colorful Cowboy Caviar
- Juicy Slow Cooked Pork Carnitas
- Nachos
- Crockpot Chicken Fajita
- Tacos
- The Refreshing Classic Lime Margarita
- Mango & Jalapeño Spicy Marg
Homemade Spicy Pico De Gallo
Ingredients
- 2 red tomatoes chopped
- ¼ red onion chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ jalapeño seeds removed, minced
- 1 green onion chopped
- 1 lime freshly juiced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- cilantro chopped, per preference
Instructions
- In a medium serving bowl, combine tomatoes, red onion, garlic, jalapeño, and green onion.
- Juice the lime and lightly season with cumin, salt and cilantro. Mix well.
- Allow the homemade spicy pico de gallo to marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours for best flavor. Enjoy!
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