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Chunky Mexican Salsa Recipe

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Chunky Mexican Salsa

Cultural Context

Chunky Mexican Salsa, often called Pico de Gallo, hails from Mexico and embodies the vibrant flavors of its cuisine. Traditionally served as a fresh condiment, it accompanies tacos, grilled meats, and tortilla chips. This salsa celebrates the simplicity of fresh ingredients, making it a staple in Mexican households and restaurants alike. Its popularity has spread globally, with many variations adapting to local tastes.

MexicanMXappetizer
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 medium vine-ripened tomatoes
1/2 white onion
juice of 1/2 lime
2 cloves oven roasted garlic
pickled jalapeños
salt
black pepper

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: serrano pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Serrano adds more heat, while bell pepper is milder and cheaper.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley provides a similar fresh flavor with less cost.

1

Start by dicing 4 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, leaving the seeds in if desired.

2

Finely chop 1/2 white onion (or red onion) and set aside.

3

Roast 2 cloves of garlic in the oven at 180°C for 20 minutes with a bit of oil.

4

Prepare a sauce by blending 1/2 white onion, 2 cloves of roasted garlic, a healthy tablespoon of pickled jalapeños, juice of 1/2 lime, cracked sea salt, and cracked black pepper.

5

Blend the sauce until well combined.

6

Spoon the sauce over the diced tomatoes and mix it through.

Cooking Techniques

choppingmixing

Equipment Needed

blendermixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-free

Also Known As

Pico de GalloSalsa Fresca
Local Name: salsa chunky

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