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Pico De Gallo Made with 4 Colors of Tomatoes

August 21, 2008 By Laura 7 Comments

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My mom was driving up today to help me with the kids while I am recovering from my surgery. Everyone says the recovery is easy–and it probably is, relatively speaking–but I doubt they have chasing toddlers in mind as a good recovery strategy. Anyway, I just wanted a simple, easy dinner since I knew I could not count on being able to eat the leftovers (plus I knew she was bringing me Beef And Noodles–Grandma’s recipe–and that is what I would want tomorrow night). Anyway, I settled on quesadillas.


My favorite quesadillas have pico ge gallo both inside and on top of them, so I started by making the pico de gallo. I had a few tomatoes from my Early Arctic Tomato plant (which is determinedly surviving despite vicious attacks by the local deer who basically live on the golf course), as well as more of those incredible local orange cherry tomatoes. I also had purchased an heirloom variety, “Peach Tomatoes”, which are mild, sweet and literally fuzzy like a peach. But I barely had enough tomatoes.


I should have known Mom would bring a basketful.


To what I already had I added bell-shaped Roma tomatoes from my mom’s garden and the most beautiful and delicious tangy striped green tomatoes (not underripe, but green when ripe). It made a gorgeous pico de gallo. For the quesadillas, which were eaten too fast to have any pictures snapped, I used a mixture of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, some drained (i.e., scooped with a slotted spoon) pico de gallo, some local corn simmered briefly and black beans. Add some sour cream and it was a fabulous meal.


Laura’s Pico De Gallo (which works just fine with any tomatoes)

1 small white onion, finely chopped
1 handful of cilantro, leaves and tender stems, chopped
jalapenos to taste, minced (seeded if you want them milder)
pinch of salt, black pepper
sugar–depends on how flavorful the tomatoes are, for a summer dish probably only a pinch, for the winter perhaps as much as a teaspoon
rough chopped tomatoes–at least 5 cups worth, but this should be to your taste (If they are extremely large juicy, you might gently squeeze them to remove some of the juice to keep your salsa from being watery)
juice of 1-2 limes, to taste

Mix all ingredients and let sit for 20 minutes. I have given very rough amounts. When I make salsa, I keep a bag of chips by my work station and scoop the pico de gallo and taste it every so often. Although the pico de gallo will keep a few days, it is best the day it is made.

Filed Under: salsas, tomatoes

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Comments

  1. Sharon says

    August 21, 2008 at 4:07 pm

    Wishing you a very speedy recovery! You’re so prepared…posting in advance.

    Pico de gallo is one of my favorite garnishes and I’ll put it on just about anything. I’ve only had the boring one-color version though 🙂 I’d love to have a bite of this colorful creation!

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  2. RecipeGirl says

    August 21, 2008 at 10:13 pm

    Beautiful tomato pictures!

    You take care of yourself and get better soon 🙂

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  3. Amy says

    August 21, 2008 at 11:51 pm

    Feel better, breathe better, everything better!

    I think the green stripey ones are called zebra tomatoes. I love using multicolor ones in dishes – it’s always so pretty, yours no exception.

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  4. Kitchen Queen Victoria says

    August 22, 2008 at 9:26 pm

    I’m saving this one for next year. I swear that I will plant at least 3 different varieties of heirloom tomatoes, no matter what!

    Your photos look fantastic…

    ~Vicci

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  5. That Girl says

    August 24, 2008 at 12:29 am

    It’s really beautiful with those different tomatoes.

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  6. Susan/Wild Yeast says

    August 24, 2008 at 7:55 pm

    Wishing you a very speedy recovery! Those green tomatoes add such a nice color to the salsa.

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Hi! I’m Laura and I am a recovering history major who has re-channeled all of my passion for learning about the history of different countries to learning about their food culture. That doesn’t mean every dish on here is strictly authentic, but it does mean that even my adaptations are not undertaken lightly. My goal is to show you–by doing–that these dishes are possible in your kitchen. Including desserts because I have quite the sweet tooth! Read More…

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