Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo is a fresh Mexican salsa that is one of the simplest yet most delicious things I know how to make. At its base, you only need five ingredients: tomato, onion, cilantro, lemon, and salt. However, you can add any number of ingredients to spice it up (literally or figuratively), such as Serrano peppers, cucumber, mango, corn or a number of other things. You'd never want to add all of these things to pico de gallo at once, but one or two of these additives, and sometimes the subtraction of tomato, can change this simple salsa into an exciting one.

Pico de Gallo

Ingrediants
Half a white onion, diced
6 Romano tomatoes, diced
A handful of cilantro, shredded
The juice of one lemon
Salt to taste

Procedure
Combine onion, tomatoe, and cilantro in a bowel and fold together. Mix in lemon juice and salt. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to one week. Best with chips, tacos, or tortillas :)

I took this recipe and added two ears of corn and two Serrano peppers, minced. That way, I have added both sweet (the corn) and spicy (the peppers) elements. I also love the bright crunch the corn adds.