Blended Pico de Gallo Salsa. Pulse until broken down but still chunky, scraping the inside of the carafe as necessary. The ingredient list to make this blended salsa is very similar to what's needed to make pico de gallo. The only difference is that this salsa is blended together, while pico de gallo is chopped by hand.

The traditional recipe uses fresh chopped tomatoes, onion, cumin, lime juice and fresh cilantro. The salsa is popular at restaurants as an appetizer served with chips, just like guacamole. This simple salsa is bursting with gorgeous flavor and vibrant color. "Pico de gallo" is Spanish for "rooster's beak", probably because it looks like all of the ingredients have been broken up by a bird's beak. You can cook Blended Pico de Gallo Salsa using 10 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Blended Pico de Gallo Salsa

You need 1 cup of finely chopped tomato seeded, pulp removed OR 1 cup canned, crushed tomatoes.
Prepare 15-20 of whole stems of cilantro, cut or hand-torn into 1 inch segments.
You need 1 of small clove garlic, rough chopped.
It's 1 teaspoon of dried oregano (optional for me - some days I'm feelin' it, others not so much).
Prepare 1/2 cup of chopped onions.
It's 1-2 of jalapeños or serranos, rough chopped.
It's 1 Tablespoon of fresh lime juice to start.
Prepare 1 of +1/2 Tablespoons neutral flavored oil.
It's 1/4 teaspoon of table salt + a pinch OR 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
You need 1/4 teaspoon of sugar.

I rustically dice my tomatoes and cucumbers after scooping out the flesh and the seeds so the pico is not too watery. This easy pico de gallo uses fresh tomatoes, lime juice, red onion jalapeño for the best salsa recipe. It is so quick and easy! What is the difference between salsa and authentic pico de gallo?

Blended Pico de Gallo Salsa step by step

Throw it all in a blender, pulsing a few times at first to pull the ingredients into the blade, then blending for a minute or two until it's nice and smooth, no chunks left..
You may want to add a little salt at this point if your produce is specially juicy (or if you just like things saltier). Maybe a pinch more sugar if the tomatoes and lime gave it a little too much tang for your liking. Or perhaps another squeeze of lime juice if your tomatoes are a little flat. If you do adjust the seasoning, don't forget to give it another quick (15 to 20 seconds) whirl to ensure all the seasonings are evenly distributed..
That's it! Enjoy as you would any salsa. :).

Salsa has a thinner and more liquid consistency. Also, salsa is more blended together. Pico de gallo is very chunky. Pico de Gallo, AKA fresh tomato salsa, is made with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapenos, lime juice and salt. It takes minutes to whip up and is great as a party appetizer, snack with chips, or pile it on your favorite enchiladas, nachos, tacos and more!