Description
Pickle de Gallo is a zesty and refreshing dill pickle salsa that combines crisp cucumbers, tangy dill pickles, sweet onions, and a hint of heat from jalapeño and habanero peppers. Perfect as a topping or dip, this no-cook salsa offers a unique twist on classic pico de gallo with vibrant flavors and a delightful briny kick.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 seedless cucumber cut in half, seeds scraped out, finely diced or pulsed in the food processor
- 1 cup dill pickles finely diced (about 4 whole pickles, depending on pickles size)
- 1/2 cup sweet onion finely diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper stem and seeds removed, finely diced or pulsed in the food processor
- 1 clove garlic peeled and finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup pickle brine
Optional Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon fresh jalapeño minced, or more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh habanero minced, or more to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Toss together the finely diced cucumber, dill pickles, sweet onion, red bell pepper, minced garlic, minced jalapeño and habanero peppers if using, and kosher salt in a mixing bowl to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Add Brine: Drizzle the pickle brine over the mixture, then toss again thoroughly to coat all the ingredients, enhancing the tangy and savory profile of the salsa.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and develop a balanced, vibrant taste before serving.
Notes
- Use seedless cucumbers for a crisp texture without excess moisture.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño and habanero peppers to control the heat level according to your preference.
- For a smoother salsa, pulse the cucumber and bell pepper slightly in a food processor instead of finely dicing.
- This salsa is best served chilled and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Pairs well with chips, sandwiches, grilled meats, or as a topping for tacos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 25 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
