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Homemade Pico de Gallo<\/strong> makes a great dip for tortilla chips, topping for tacos or even summer salad. This Mexican style dip is loaded with fresh tomatoes, onions, peppers, lime juice and cilantro. Make it for your next taco night!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Hands up if you think Pico de Gallo<\/strong> and Salsa<\/a><\/em><\/strong> are the same? That would have been me for years. In fact, I used to make “Salsa<\/a><\/em><\/strong>” for years and in fact I was making Pico de Gallo<\/strong>, what? So what’s the difference. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Well, I guess Pico de Gallo<\/strong> is a type of Salsa<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. But it’s chunky, just like you see here. Almost like a finely diced salad. And it’s not liquidy at all. It’s not like the salsa you buy in a jar at the grocery store. This salsa is made with chopped tomatoes, onions, chilies and cilantro. So fresh and it’s fantastic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salsa<\/a><\/strong> on the on the other hand is much thinner and quite liquidy. Now don’t get me wrong, I love salsa. Many salsas are made by pulsing them in the blender to a get a smoother consistency. Salsas are also made with fresh ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, let’s take a little look below how we make Pico de Gallo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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The Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We use all fresh and basic ingredients to make Pico de Gallo. And as you’ll here here below. there really aren’t many ingredients at all. But I can’t tell you how fantastic this Pico de Gallo<\/strong> is, so you’re going to have to make it for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone has their own version of Pico de Gallo <\/strong>but this just so happens to be mine. I like to add garlic where it’s not considered traditional. But, I mean garlic never hurts, right?<\/p>\n\n\n

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Let’s Make The Pico de Gallo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first and most important step, is to de seed the tomatoes. Important! Remember, we don’t want liquid in this salsa, so make sure not to skip this step. I find the best way to do this is to cut the tomato in half and then just spoon out the entire inside just like you see here. it’s make it quick quick and painless.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Chop Everything<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Get all your stuff chopped and ready. Remember this comes together so quickly. Chopping is really all you have to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not shown here, but when you chop the tomatoes put them in a colander to make sure you get out all the excess liquid. It make a difference!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Toss all the chopped ingredients in a bowl<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Add all the chopped ingredients to a large bowl along with the garlic, salt and lime juice. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Mix It Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Give it a really good stir up. This is where it’s best to cover and refrigerate for about and hour to let the flavours to mingle. Don’t have time? You don’t need to worry as it’s still delicious freshly made.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Fresh & Ready To Serve Homemade Pico de GAllo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

And just like that, it’s ready. The uses for Pico de Gallo <\/strong>are endless. Serve it as a dip for nachos, on tacos, in wraps, as a salad topping, on burgers, with seafood, as a salad all by itself, as a side dish, and the list just keeps on going. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And you’re not limited to what you see here. Jazz it up a bit by adding maybe some diced cheese or even avocado. Those additions turn it into a real delicious salad.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Looking for more Mexican inspired dishes? Take a look a few things that I’ve put together here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a few other things You Might Like To try<\/h2>\n\n\n\n