Peach season brings a fun twist to one of the freshest condiments in Latin American cooking: pico de gallo. Whether you grew up making pico de gallo or want to try it for the first time, this recipe offers a fresh way to enjoy the harvest.

“Pico de gallo, also called salsa fresca or salsa cruda, is a fresh Mexican salsa made of finely diced ingredients like tomatoes, white onion, jalapeños, chopped cilantro, and salt tossed with lime juice for a bright, citrusy flavor,” writes Mexican food blogger Isabel Orozco-Moore at Isabel Eats. Orozco-Moore highlights this salsa’s freshness: it is not cooked, blended or mashed like other Mexican salsas.

Why is it called pico de gallo? Orozco-Moore explains: “The name pico de gallo translates to “rooster’s beak” in Spanish and is believed to originate from the way a rooster pecks at its food. This imagery is thought to resemble the finely chopped ingredients used in the preparation of pico de gallo.”

While known as pico de gallo in Mexico, this vibrant mix of fresh vegetables and herbs is beloved across the Spanish-speaking world under various names like ají casero, salsa picadillo, pebre and salsa criolla. Adding sweet peaches to this universal base creates a bright summer salsa that pairs perfectly with grilled meats, fish, or chips anywhere in the world. This traditionally inspired peach pico de gallo keeps those classic ingredients but swaps in sweet Pennsylvania peaches for an extra burst of summer.

Every bite highlights the best of the season. Juicy peaches balance the acidity of fresh tomatoes while cilantro, jalapeño and lime create the familiar flavors many families already know and love. Serve this peach pico de gallo with grilled chicken, pork, fish or warm tortilla chips for an easy lunch or dinner.

Better yet, nearly every ingredient comes straight from your Weaver’s Orchard CSA box. Recipes like this make it easy to enjoy fresh produce before it reaches the back of the refrigerator. Our box this week contains many of the ingredients needed to make this delicious pico de gallo. Find more information here!

Community Supported Agriculture connects families directly with the farm that grows their food. In 2020, more than 7,200 farms across the United States sold produce through CSA programs, generating about $225 million in direct sales. By joining a CSA, you help support local agriculture while enjoying fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables each week. Find more information about our program here!