Make Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gayo is a refreshing summer salsa made from fresh ingredients. An uncooked chow-chow, pico de gayo is easy to make and is full of vitamins and minerals. Use it as a dip, condiment, or as an ingredient in more complex dishes like chimichangas, omelets, or rice dishes.

What Types of Herbs are in Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo uses some herb favorites like cumin, cinnamon, garlic, cilantro, parsley, and pepper. If you are a gardener, it also shows your tomatoes, green peppers, jalapenos, tomatillos, and green onions to advantage.

Just the right addition to a spring celebration or summer feast, pico de gayo is light and refreshing, with just the right amount of heat. Twenty minutes of preparation will make you look like a kitchen wizard with international credentials.

This recipe will get you started. But the list of variations at the bottom of the page should give you some idea of the potential pico de gallo has for customization: My Pico de Gallo Recipe with variations.