Very Berry & Cherry Pico de gallo
Summer brings in lots of berries. Berries are nature’s way to nourish us with countless micronutrients, antioxidants, fiber and more. From anticancer to anti inflammatory properties, there is a long list of health benefits from berries. Flavinoids are the compounds that give the lovely color to the berries. These flavinoids are scientifically proven to prevent cognitive decline and keep your brain in great shape.
Traditional pico de gallo is made with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeno and lime. This berry pico de gallo is an ode to the berries, and an opportunity to enjoy them in bounty this summer. I guarantee you that once you try this super simple, but ravishing by looks and taste recipe, you will never settle for regular pico de gallo.
The tedious part of this recipe, is the cutting of berries which takes up most of the 10 min process. Pit the cherries by pushing with a strong straw through the center. Then start chopping the rest of the berries into fairly even pieces. Add a bit of the usual pico de gallo ingredients and let the mixture sit in fridge for 10 min, if you can be patient and want to get the best taste out of it. We could not wait digging in right after we made this bowl of the very merry pico de gallo with cherries and berries.
What do you do with this pretty bowl of nature’s goodness? Add it on nachos. Eat with your burritos. Just fill your lettuce cups with it..the options are endless. Fill your plate with color and fuel yourself with the best of nature’s phytonutrients.
Very Berry & Cherry Pico de gallo
Ingredients
- 15 pitted fresh cherries – chopped
- 1/4 cup blue berries- chopped
- 5 strawberries- chopped
- 8 black berries- chopped
- 1 jalapeno- deseeded if preferred – finely chopped
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 4 cherry tomatoes- chopped finely
- 1/2 lime to squeez fresh juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 2 pinches black pepper
Instructions
- If you have a manual food processor, the kind with a pull string, it will help a lot to chop the onions, tomatoes, jalapenos finely. Otherwise, use a sharp knife and chop on all the ingredients. Add them all one by one to a mixing bowl. Finally add the lime juice, salt, pepper and toss gently. Let the mixture sit for 10 min for the flavors to blend nicely .Scoop up with nachos, or lettuce cups or add in tacos, burritos. This pico de gallo is best eaten in a day or two, as it might get more watery. So, make it fresh for parties.