Many people believe that Pico de Gallo and Salsa are one and the same. Traditionally a Pico is a “rough chop” while a Salsa is pureed.
While Pico and Salsas often share the same ingredients, it’s really up to you which consistency you are looking for. This recipe is an easy way to make classic Pico. A handful of ingredients and a sharp knife and Voila!
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A delicious Mexican condiment you can serve with tortilla chips or put on your tacos. Either way, this recipe is delicious!
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How Hot Are the Peppers
The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.
| Pepper Type | Scoville Rating (Heat) |
|---|---|
| Bell Pepper | 0-0 |
| Banana Pepper | 0-500 |
| Poblano Pepper | 1000-1500 |
| Jalapeño Pepper | 2500-8000 |
| Serrano Peppers | 10,000-25,000 |
| Manzano Pepper | 12,000-30,000 |
| Tabasco & Cayenne | 30,000-50,000 |
| Habanero Pepper | 100,000-300,000 |
| Ghost Pepper | 855,000-1,000,000 |
| Carolina Reaper | 1,500,000-2,300,000 |
Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Pico de Gallo recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Roma Tomato, Sweet Onion, Serrano Peppers, Cucumbers, Avocados, Fresh Cilantro, Ground Cumin and Salt & Pepper.
How to Make Pico de Gallo
- Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and combine.
- Serve with tortilla chips or use it as a topping on your tacos or even in your burritos.
Pico de Gallo
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Ingredients
- 3 Roma Tomatoes, chopped
- 1 Sweet Onion, chopped
- 2 Serrano Peppers, diced
- 1 Cucumber, diced
- 1 Avocado, diced
- ¼ Cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
- ⅛ Tsp Ground Cumin
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and combine.
- Serve with tortilla chips or use as a topping on your tacos or even in your burritos.
I used this Pico De Gallo on my tacos and it was great. Very flavourful.