RCP: outstanding salsa cruda (pico de gallo)

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup EVOO or salad oil
2-3 Tbs finely chopped green chile or to your taste
2 Tbs red wine vinegar
1 tsp mustard seed
1 tsp crushed coriander seed
1 tsp salt
Dash black pepper

Combine all ingredients, cover and chill for several hours or overnight

Looks yummy. Thanks for sharing this.

-Paul W.

[Jenise]

So it's a green chile salsa. I would probably use white wine vinegar instead of red for the sake of color, but flavorwise it sounds delicious. Showing my lack of language skills here, though, I'm surprised it is or can be called pico de gallo without including tomato.

So it's a green chile salsa. I would probably use white wine vinegar instead of red for the sake of color, but flavorwise it sounds delicious. Showing my lack of language skills here, though, I'm surprised it is or can be called pico de gallo without including tomato.

Actually, you're right. I took liberties with the name, figuring salsa cruda didn't sound too great. Regardless, it tastes great with chips.

I don't think red wine vinegar makes any major difference in color, but I believe it has a rounder flavor.

[Jenise]

I totally agree re red wine vinegar, but in this instance I just might choose the other to avoid the stain.

I totally agree re red wine vinegar, but in this instance I just might choose the other to avoid the stain.

Let us know. I've always used red wine vinegar. Wonder what sherry vinegar would taste like?

I totally agree re red wine vinegar, but in this instance I just might choose the other to avoid the stain.

Let us know. I've always used red wine vinegar. Wonder what sherry vinegar would taste like?

Maybe white balsamic or rice wine viengar?

[Jenise]

Let us know. I've always used red wine vinegar. Wonder what sherry vinegar would taste like?

Too harsh, and would look even dirtier than red wine.