Pico De Gallo vs Salsa: Texture, Heat, and Best Uses
Pico de gallo is a fresh, chunky salsa made from chopped tomatoes, onion, chile, cilantro, lime, and salt. Salsa is the broader category, including raw, roasted, boiled, blended, smooth, chunky, mild, and hot preparations. Pico de gallo is therefore a type of salsa, distinguished mainly by its raw ingredients, hand-cut texture, and limited free liquid. […]