Description
Pickle de Gallo is a zesty, tangy twist on traditional salsa, featuring dill pickles, fresh tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. It’s the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and crunchy. This refreshing salsa is great for serving with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a topping for grilled meats. A fun, healthy addition to your healthy recipes lunch or quick dinner ideas.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups dill pickles (finely chopped)
- 1 cup fresh tomatoes (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 jalapeño (finely chopped for extra spice)
Instructions
- Chop the ingredients: Finely chop the dill pickles, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. If using, also chop the jalapeño for an added kick.
- Combine: In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients—dill pickles, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, pickle juice, garlic powder, cumin, and salt and pepper.
- Taste and adjust: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. You can add more lime juice or pickle juice for extra tang, or more salt and pepper for flavor.
- Serve: Serve immediately with tortilla chips, tacos, or grilled meats. Alternatively, chill for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a smoother salsa, you can pulse the ingredients in a food processor, but be careful not to overprocess it.
- If you prefer a spicier version, add more jalapeño or chili flakes.
- This salsa is best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg