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March 25, 2011

Pico de Gallo for Avocado and Roast Chicken

One of  Mexico's cuisine more popular condiment is the Pico de Gallo, also called salsa fresca. The name means rooster's beak which resembles the shape of the chile serrano that is used to spice up the salsa. I heard this from my Mexican friends so I stick to this suggested etymology. The salsa is great with  quesadilla, open-faced sandwiches called molletes, tacos, and many more. I made the salsa for tacos, a corn or wheat tortlla folded or rolled around a filling.
The salsa is made by mixing diced tomatoes, diced red onions, roughly chopped cilantro and finely diced jalapeno peppers. Seasoned with lime juice, sea salt and pepper to taste. This condiment is always made according to ones taste but more hot chili or lime is added to really enjoy this zesty salsa!


Warm the tortillas by putting them in a covered plate for 1 minute in the microwave oven and keep them covered until serving.
Individual serving of sliced or shredded chicken is folded or rolled in a tortilla. This is a roast chicken that was rubbed with sea salt and pepper and lemon juice and the lemon pulp placed in the cavity and baked.
Sliced avocado with the salsa makes a delicious vegetarian dish as well.





Enjoy!



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27 comments:

  1. I VIAGGI DEL GOLOSOMarch 25, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    MMM very good !!!
    Ciao Michelangelo ...

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  2. CaiaMarch 25, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    wow, fantastico!!! ciao

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  3. UnknownMarch 25, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    This Pico di Gallo is bursting with colors and freshness, and I could so eat this on its own or wrapped in a tortilla as you suggested. Arthur, I've missed coming here, so I'm going to look through some of your older posts!

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  4. PamMarch 25, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    OMG! This looks delicious and I will have to add it to my to do list. Your photos are incredible! Good job!

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  5. LindaMarch 25, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Fantastic!1 I can almost taste all these fresh flavors right now!

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  6. UnknownMarch 25, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    sei troppo bravo, Michelangelo!!! ogni tua ricetta diventa un quadro bellissimo! complimenti per questo nuovo piatto! bacioni!

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  7. lenaMarch 25, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    wow, your mouthwatering chicken wrapped in tortillas together with the salsa, i love that! i think one day i will make something similiar like this.

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  8. MayteMarch 25, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    A delicious mexican dish...I love the mexican sauce, is one of my favorites, incredible taste :D

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  9. foodtravelandwineMarch 25, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    What a colourful dish!!....you made it with style!!.....I love it.....so tasty, and so healthy!!..... Abrazotes, Marcela

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  10. UnknownMarch 25, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Now this is the kind of post that really makes my mouth water! Great shots of what seems to be absolutely delicious.

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  11. UnknownMarch 25, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Concordo questa ricetta mi ha fatto venire l'acquolina in bocca devo assolutamente provarla ti seguo con tanto interesse da quaggiù Simmy

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  12. Angie's RecipesMarch 25, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    You had me crave for some wraps! Those look fabulous!
    Have a great weekend!
    Angie

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  13. Alchemy In The KitchenMarch 25, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Yes! Please! This is my sort of food - fresh and zinging with flavour and heat. Thanks for the etymology too - I'm always interested to know the pedigree of a dish.

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  14. Ana PowellMarch 25, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Everything put together with so much panache.
    Wishing you a great weekend ♥

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  15. Magic of SpiceMarch 25, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Beautiful and fresh Pico de Gallo, nothing better...love the avocado here. Such great flavors! Hope you have a wonderful weekend

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  16. Minhas Receitas Dia a DiaMarch 25, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Que delícia esta receita, maravilhosa. Bom fim de semana. Abraços.

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  17. aipiMarch 25, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    The more I scroll through your pics the hungrier I get :) I love wraps n rolls n these look so well done!
    Have a great weekend!

    US Masala

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  18. SwathiMarch 25, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    That wrap looks awesome. you make nice wraps.

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  19. Toyin O.March 26, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    My mouth is watering right now, everything looks so yummy, thanks for sharing:)

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  20. ClaudiaMarch 27, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I have a craving for this which I will now feed. I just need a spoon.

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  21. MammazanMarch 27, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Dear Michelangelo
    I saw a lot of your recipes and i can tell you only: wanderful for all of them
    Immediatetly i'm became an follower of your specially blog,
    Tell me : are you a chef!!!!
    Grazia

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  22. FrancescaMarch 27, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    BUO-NIS-SI-MO!!!

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  23. jasna varcakovicMarch 27, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Mouthwatering look....+ healthy ;-)

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  24. FrancescaMarch 28, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Thank you for visiting! See you soon ;D

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  25. FrancescaMarch 28, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Te lo concedo a patto che tu mi citi se usi la mia ricetta ;D! Aspetto il tuo appoggio! Baci da Brindisi - Puglia - Italy

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  26. chamkiMarch 28, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Arthur, not only the carvings are exceptionally beautiful as i go on saying, but the food as well is really great and i can even make this scrumptious salsa. Thank you!

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  27. GianniMarch 29, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Ho appena visto il tuo capolavoro a forma di pesce....adesso vedo questo capolavoro in forma di cibo! Bravissimo....e questa te la copio!

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