Pico de gallo
salsa crudasalsa fresca
Pico de gallo, also called salsa fresca or salsa cruda, is a type of salsa commonly used in Mexican cuisine.wikipedia
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Salsa (sauce)
salsasalsaschile sauce
Pico de gallo, also called salsa fresca or salsa cruda, is a type of salsa commonly used in Mexican cuisine. In many regions of Mexico the term refers to any of a variety of salads (including fruit salads), salsa, or fillings made with tomato, tomatillo, avocado, orange, jícama, cucumber, papaya, or mild chilis.
In English, especially in the United States, when the word "salsa" is used in an unqualified manner, it refers to the spicy tomato-and-chili-based preparation known as salsa roja, salsa picante or salsa cruda, as adopted from Mexican cuisine.
Taco
tacosfish tacofish tacos
Pico de gallo can be used in much the same way as other Mexican liquid salsas, but since it contains less liquid, it can also be used as a main ingredient in dishes such as tacos and fajitas.
Serrano pepper
serranochile serranoserrano chili
It is traditionally made from chopped tomato, onion, Serrano peppers (jalapeños or habaneros may be used as alternatives), with salt, lime juice, and cilantro.
Serrano peppers are also commonly used in making pico de gallo and salsa, as the chili is particularly fleshy compared to others, making it ideal for such dishes.
Fajita
fajitasfajita plate
Pico de gallo can be used in much the same way as other Mexican liquid salsas, but since it contains less liquid, it can also be used as a main ingredient in dishes such as tacos and fajitas.
Popular condiments include shredded lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, refried beans, and diced tomatoes.
Sauce
saucesmother saucecream sauce
The tomato-based variety is widely known as salsa picada (minced/chopped sauce).
List of Mexican dishes
pan dulceMexican dishesList of Mexican dishes – Desserts and sweets
Pebre
different dressing
In Mexico they also use a similar sauce called pico de gallo with tacos of cochinita pibil or other preparations.
Tomato
tomatoesSolanum lycopersicumLycopersicon esculentum
It is traditionally made from chopped tomato, onion, Serrano peppers (jalapeños or habaneros may be used as alternatives), with salt, lime juice, and cilantro. In many regions of Mexico the term refers to any of a variety of salads (including fruit salads), salsa, or fillings made with tomato, tomatillo, avocado, orange, jícama, cucumber, papaya, or mild chilis.
Onion
onionsAllium cepaSpanish onion
It is traditionally made from chopped tomato, onion, Serrano peppers (jalapeños or habaneros may be used as alternatives), with salt, lime juice, and cilantro.
Jalapeño
jalapeño pepperjalapeñosjalapeno
It is traditionally made from chopped tomato, onion, Serrano peppers (jalapeños or habaneros may be used as alternatives), with salt, lime juice, and cilantro.
Habanero
habanero peppershabanero pepperhabanero chili
It is traditionally made from chopped tomato, onion, Serrano peppers (jalapeños or habaneros may be used as alternatives), with salt, lime juice, and cilantro.
Coriander
cilantroCoriandrum sativumcoriander seed
It is traditionally made from chopped tomato, onion, Serrano peppers (jalapeños or habaneros may be used as alternatives), with salt, lime juice, and cilantro.
Mincing
mincedminceminced form
The tomato-based variety is widely known as salsa picada (minced/chopped sauce).
Flag of Mexico
Mexican flagflagMexican flags
Because the colours of the red tomato, white onion, green chili and cilantro are reminiscent of the colours of the Mexican flag, it is also sometimes called salsa bandera (flag sauce).
Salad
saladssalad dressinggarden salad
In many regions of Mexico the term refers to any of a variety of salads (including fruit salads), salsa, or fillings made with tomato, tomatillo, avocado, orange, jícama, cucumber, papaya, or mild chilis.
Fruit salad
fruit cocktailfruit saladsCome y Bebe
In many regions of Mexico the term refers to any of a variety of salads (including fruit salads), salsa, or fillings made with tomato, tomatillo, avocado, orange, jícama, cucumber, papaya, or mild chilis.
Stuffing
fillingstuffedfillings
In many regions of Mexico the term refers to any of a variety of salads (including fruit salads), salsa, or fillings made with tomato, tomatillo, avocado, orange, jícama, cucumber, papaya, or mild chilis.
Tomatillo
tomatillosPhysalis philadelphicaPhysalis ixocarpa
In many regions of Mexico the term refers to any of a variety of salads (including fruit salads), salsa, or fillings made with tomato, tomatillo, avocado, orange, jícama, cucumber, papaya, or mild chilis.
Avocado
Persea americanaavocadosPersea gratissima
In many regions of Mexico the term refers to any of a variety of salads (including fruit salads), salsa, or fillings made with tomato, tomatillo, avocado, orange, jícama, cucumber, papaya, or mild chilis.
Orange (fruit)
orangeorangesorange fruit
In many regions of Mexico the term refers to any of a variety of salads (including fruit salads), salsa, or fillings made with tomato, tomatillo, avocado, orange, jícama, cucumber, papaya, or mild chilis.
Pachyrhizus erosus
jicamajícamaSingkamas
In many regions of Mexico the term refers to any of a variety of salads (including fruit salads), salsa, or fillings made with tomato, tomatillo, avocado, orange, jícama, cucumber, papaya, or mild chilis.
Papaya
Carica papayapawpawpapayas
In many regions of Mexico the term refers to any of a variety of salads (including fruit salads), salsa, or fillings made with tomato, tomatillo, avocado, orange, jícama, cucumber, papaya, or mild chilis.
Hot sauce
pepper saucechili saucechile sauce
The ingredients are tossed in lime juice and optionally with either hot sauce or chamoy, then sprinkled with a salty chili powder.
