Is it cold where you are?
It’s freezing here… Well, not really, but for Southern California the mid 40 degrees is freezing!
So to get myself and those I love out of this freezing funk I’ve decided to make some “summer inspired” recipes to warm us up a tad (atleast in our minds).
Starting with Pico De Gallo!
Pico De Gallo just screams summer.
Fresh ingredients, simple to make and tastes delicious. I know you can always buy that store made stuff in the refrigerator section of your grocery store, but it is just so simple to make. It would be a shame to buy the stuff that you don’t know exactly how long it has been sitting there or exactly what’s in it!
You can serve it on just about anything, grilled chicken or steak, or any type of eggs in the morning. Of course, there is always the standard, burritos, enchiladas, and taquitos. It even taste great added to homemade refried beans. And don’t forget it’s a delicious fresh salsa with chips!
- 4 large tomatoes, seeded and cut into a ¼ inch dice
- 1 medium red onion, finely diced
- 1 to 1½ jalapeno, (as needed) finely diced, with seeds and membranes removed for a milder pico de gallo
- ½ cup cilantro, finely chopped
- zest from 1 lime
- juice from 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- In a medium bowl combine diced tomatoes, red onions, jalapeno, cilantro, lime zest and lime juice.
- Toss to combine flavors.
- Taste and season with kosher salt as needed.
- Add more jalapeno if you like a spicer pico de gallo.
- Refrigerate until use.
A little Pico De Gallo, some chips and a margarita, or two and I can feel summer just around the corner!
Until Next Time…
XOXO
Natalie
Yum! I always love a good salsa or pico recipe! Thank you for sharing.
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
Love this simple recipe – just in time for Super Bowl too! Nothing is better than a big side of pico and guac!
Meileilan
I’ve been looking for this kind of recipe. Thank you for sharing. Love
candy
This is such a fresh and easy dish to make. Serve it with chips for appetizer or serve it with some homemade refried beans.
Sarah Althouse
It does scream summer but I love it in winter to freshen things up! 🙂
Ashleigh
This pico de gallo recipe looks amazing! I would love to have this every night with dinner. Thank you for sharing this great dish!
Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen
You can’t beat a good pico de gallo. I can just imagine how good this tastes. It looks delicious.
Rachel Ritlop
I am obsessed with pico de gallo! I have never made it though and totally am going to try now!
Katherine Betts
Salsa is good with… everything! What isn’t enhanced by just a little scoop on top?!
Alison Rost
This recipe looks great! Hope it put you in your summer mood 🙂