Description
Pickle De Gallo is a tangy, fresh, and vibrant twist on the classic salsa. Made with diced pickles, cucumber, bell pepper, tomato, jalapeno, and fresh dill, this quick and easy recipe is enhanced by the briny tang of pickle juice and a splash of lime. Perfect as a dip, side dish, or topping for nachos and tacos, it offers a crunchy, flavorful addition to your meals in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced pickles
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeno, or more if desired
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup pickle brine, from the pickle jar
- Juice of half a lime (optional)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Dice the Vegetables: Start by dicing all your vegetables into small, uniform pieces. The recipe suggests very small dices, but you can choose a chunkier texture if preferred.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the diced pickles, cucumber, red bell pepper, tomato, red onion, jalapeno, and minced garlic. Add the chopped fresh dill, pickle brine, and lime juice. Mix everything thoroughly to combine the flavors well.
- Season and Serve: Season the mixture with salt to your taste. Serve Pickle De Gallo immediately as a dip with corn chips, as a fresh side dish, or as a zesty topping for nachos, tacos, and other dishes.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeno quantity based on your preferred level of heat.
- Using fresh dill adds a bright herbaceous note, but you can reduce if you prefer less intensity.
- The lime juice is optional but adds a nice citrus brightness to balance the brine.
- Chill for 15-30 minutes before serving if you prefer it colder and more melded.
- Perfect as a healthy, low-calorie condiment or snack option.
