Today marked the end of my nephews’ and nieces’ visit. To say that I’m exhausted is a severe understatement but I had so much fun; I hope they did, too. It was an activity-packed last few days, ending with a barbecue/pool party with the rest of my family. I already miss the kids, though.
We had so much food–filets, hamburgers (Mom’s way), grilled corn, Mom’s chicken adobo, and my sister, Gail’s, pico de gallo, just to name a few. The last item is something I never make because both my sisters make such good versions. It also helps that my parents grow a large variety of tomatoes and herbs, making today’s salsa even more special.
I forgot to ask my parents what tomatoes they brought but boy, were they sweet! There’s really nothing like the flavor of homegrown tomatoes. Combined with the onions, peppers, garlic, lime and cilantro, we couldn’t get enough.
This is a simple salsa; the fresh ingredients are what make it so good. I can’t wait for my own tomato harvest so I can finally make this myself.
My Sister’s Pico de Gallo
- Fresh tomatoes, chopped
- Onion, chopped
- Serrano and jalapeño chiles, chopped (one or the other or a combination of both, depending on your heat tolerance)
- Fresh lime juice
- Garlic, chopped
- Cilantro, chopped
- Garlic powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Combine all ingredients but the last three items in a large bowl. Add salt, pepper and garlic powder to your liking. Serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy!
This looks so fresh and vibrant. I am visiting Texas and we’ve been eating A LOT of mexican food. I must say that this salsa trumps everything we’ve seen.
Thanks, Monet! I bet you’ve been eating lots of good Tex-Mex. 🙂
Your pico de gallo looks so amazing – I love the colors!!! Sounds like an action packed visit but alot of fun. Have a great week!
Thanks, Lisa. You too. 🙂
Yummy, this is one dish that always puts a smile on my face ! I agree there is no other taste that can compare to a homegrown tomato.
Looks so good and fresh!
Oh, give me a bowl of that pico de gallo, some tortilla chips and a beer and I’ll be a happy girl! Even though I don’t do cilantro, so I’d make it with parsley instead, it’s just soooo temptingly beautiful!
Ruby, I can understand the aversion to cilantro. I’m sure parsley would be just as good. 🙂
Wow, this looks so fresh and colorful! The salsa looks so beautiful!
That looks delicious. Nothing is more summery than fresh salsa and corn! What a great event. Family + FOOD 😉
Thanks, Angela. Truly the best times…
Wow…I loved the tomatoes pictures, they look awesome and the Pico de Gallo looks delicious.
Thanks, Anna. I had my mom and my nephew holding the reflectors for me. 🙂
Wow, the pictures look great and the pico de gallo makes me wish I had a tortilla chip in my hand right now….
Thanks, Patty. I had extra hands to help me out this time. 🙂
Pico de Gallo is the best!!! Love it on everything. I have never tried to make my own and now I am going to have to. Thanks for sharing. Love you pictures.
Absolutely beautiful! Now I’m really impatient for my tomato harvest!
Love the colors on the salsa.
Looks so wonderful and fresh…love all the colors:)
HI there,
Love the freshness of thsi summer salsa. Now you got me all hungry. We just barbequed chicken yesterday in our garden. Knowing you earlier, I would defo make this with it 🙂
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for visiting! 🙂
Your pico de gallo looks so vibrant and packed with flavour – It does remind me of a tomato and onion salad we usually have with adobo – do you think this would go well with it as well with a bowl of steaming rice? yum….
Trissa, that’s my other sister’s favorite condiment. I think that would work with adobo and rice, for sure. 🙂
My Mom actually prepared adobo that day for the BBQ and I ate mine with this salsa , I would say YES, it does mesh well (:
I love the freshness of this pico de gallo! And so many colors! I’m sure it was fantastic 🙂
Beautiful site, love the Pico de Gallo. I will be returning, take care. 🙂
This looks incredible, and your photos are to die for!
Great color!
I will try the addition of garlic powder, sounds like a good idea.
LL
Lori, thanks for stopping by! I have to admit that I wouldn’t make this without the garlic powder. It really adds a lot of flavor. 🙂
I love pico de gallo. This one is gorgeous! I love all of the different colors from the tomatoes.
Can this recipe be canned/preserved using a boiling water bath?
Lauren, I’m sorry to say that I don’t know. I haven’t ventured into canning yet. Sorry I’m no help!
I’m a salsa fiend, and your sister’s variation sounds absolutely delish!
Hi, Laura. I have to say that it is–can’t take any credit for it. 🙂 I look forward to her get-togethers for the salsas. My mom and other sisters have great versions, too. I don’t know what happened to me! 🙂