This quick and easy pico de gallo is perfect for dipping or adding a fresh burst of flavor to your favorite Mexican dishes. Even my picky kid came around to loving it, and now we can’t have taco night ...

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 ...

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

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.

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.