Pickle de Gallo – Dill Pickle Salsa
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Gather round dill pickle lovers because this recipe is for you! Dill pickle salsa, also called pickle de gallo, combines tangy dill pickles with fresh veggies and herbs to create a perfect dip for chips or even as a topping on grilled meats.
This recipe is quick, easy, and absolutely crave-worthy. It is sure to become a staple at your house and all your upcoming gatherings.
I love creating recipes that are delicious but so easy to put together. This dill pickle salsa resembles pico de gallo but replaces the tomatoes with dill pickles for a briny delicious flavor combination.
Why You’ll Love This Pickle de Gallo Recipe
- Perfect for pickle lovers! This salsa is filled with the briny flavors of dill pickles making it perfect for anyone who loves pickles.
- It is very easy to make! Besides some chopping, this recipe requires minimal work and is simple to make.
- Make it ahead! You can definitely make this recipe ahead and enjoy it when you are ready.
- Balanced flavors. This recipe is the PERFECT combination of flavors.
Ingredients for Pickle de Gallo
- Dill Pickles (and thier juice) – Choose your favorite!
- Red Pepper
- Tomato
- Red Onion
- Minced Garlic
- Fresh Herbs – Cilantro and Dill
- Lime Juice
- Herbs and Spices – Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, and Onion Powder
- Jalapeño – This is optional and the amount can be adjusted depending on the spice level you’d prefer.
How to Make Pickle de Gallo (Chunky Pickle Salsa)
- Combine the chopped pickles, red pepper, and tomatoes in a large bowl.
- Add chopped onion and garlic.
- Add fresh herbs.
- Mix to combine.
This dip is perfect as a dip on chips, as a topping for grilled chicken, or even as part of your favorite salads and sandwiches. With its bright and briny flavors, it easily becomes a fan favorite any time we serve it.
Tips and Variations
- Add in some sweetness! Mix in some pineapple or mango for a little sweetness injection into this tango salsa.
- Change the herbs! You can easily swap out some of the fresh herbs used in the pickle de gallo with your favorite. Dill or parsley would both be delicious.
- Spice it up (or down). You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less jalapeno. Want to make it even spicier? Use a habanero or scotch bonnet in place of the jalapeno.
- Make it ahead! You can easily make this up to 3 days in advance. Store in the finished pickle de gallo in the fridge and stir again just before serving. If making ahead of time, leave out the jalapeno and mix it in no more than one hour before serving.
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Pickle de Gallo
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Dill Pickles finely diced
- 1 cup Red Pepper finely diced
- 1 cup Tomato finely diced
- 1 cup Red Onion finely diced
- 1 tablespoon Garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dill chopped
- 1 Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder
- 2 tablespoons Pickle Juice
- ½ cup Chopped Jalapeño optional
Notes
- If making ahead of time, leave jalapeno out and mix it right before serving.
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