Pico de gallo is a Mexican staple that translates to 'rooster beak'. Years ago, salsa was eaten with a thumb and finger, which when held together, resembles a rooster beak. It has a combination of flavors that enhances almost any dish.

Pico de Gallo

3 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1 medium jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 fresh lime
Salt and pepper, to taste

1. Add the tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, garlic, chilantro, juice from the lime, and salt and pepper to a medium bowl.
2. Mix and allow the flavors to combine for about 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.

Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

Recipe and video provided courtesy of SummerKitchen.tv. Photograph property of CooksRecipes.com.