So, when you're making a dependable five-ingredient pico de gallo, know you're crafting a specific type of salsa. This particular variety belongs to a group called salsa fresca, a style that ...

A classic pico de gallo typically contains tomatoes, onions, chilies, cilantro, and lime. Try adding a few chopped pickles to the mix for a tangy, acidic depth.

Pico de gallo is also known as salsa fresca, salsa bandera or salsa Mexican. The salsa can be made in advance and will hold for up to 4 hours. You can also add whole kernel corn if desired.

The salsa can be prepared up to 12 hours ahead of time, covered and refrigerated. And it can be eaten with anything you want to try it with! Pico de gallo is just one of the many delicious ...

This recipe is for Molletes (Mexican-Style Toasted Cheese Sandwiches) from the food section of The Boston Globe.

Make them for tacos, perhaps, then use the leftovers to make molletes – a Mexican version of beans on toast, with melty cheese and a refreshing spoonful of pico de gallo salsa on the side.