Hey eco guys and gals, what do you get when you throw in some funky groovy tunes, a little organic produce, and a dash of salt – all whipped up in high speed? Why, it is this little video on how to make Pico De Gallo!

I had to come up with some ideas for supper tonight for a good friend of ours so I thought I could go for some chicken fajitas with a dash of pico de gallo – so I turned to the fine folks at youtube for the basics and then let my kitchen creativity take over… (I like to get a basic recipe and then play with it – and wish for the best)

First a trip to the local farmers market or organic grocery to pick up some organic goodies and then let the kitchen knives whirl into action – or in my case slowly hack at the ingredients and watch out for fingers – eeek!

Here’s all the organic goodies you’ll need:
3 medium tomatoes
1 medium sweet yellow onion
jalapeno or serrano peppers (1 or more depending on your heat tolerance)
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 garlic clove (not a traditional Pico ingredient but I like-a-da-garlic)
1-2 limes
salt/pepper to taste

Wave your magic kitchen wand and whallah! Instant Pico De Gallo – oh wait first chop ‘em up and mix ‘em. Let it marinate in the fridge for a few hours or better yet over night and you have one perfect pico.

This post has been added to Fight Back Fridays for July 3rd on a wonderful (new to me) blog called the Food Renegade. The Food Renegade and the fine folks who participate in Fight Back Fridays celebrate real earth friendly (and people friendly) food. Food that is locally-grown, sustainably produced and all-around good for us. Stop by Fight Back Fridays to learn how to prepare healthy foods, find new recipes to try, and new ways to be frugal & thrifty while still eating nutrient-dense whole foods.