If you’ve ever been torn between craving salsa and craving pickles… I’ve got you covered with the ultimate solution: Pickle de Gallo! This crunchy, tangy twist on pico de gallo skips the tomatoes and swaps in diced dill pickles for a refreshing, zesty mashup that will totally tickle your taste buds, lol.

I’m obsessed with pickles. I’m obsessed with salsa.  So while prepping for one of our family taco nights, I had a light bulb moment…  I mixed, tasted, and laughed over the funny name (pickle de gallo haha)…and before I knew it, the bowl was scraped clean by my gang.

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If you’re a pickle lover like me, this Pickle de Gallo is a game-changing topper — tangy, crunchy, and fresh. Try it on…

Why this recipe is kind of a big dill

  • Flavor mashup magic: Salsa vibes with pickle power.
  • Crunch factor: Every bite is crisp and refreshing.
  • Party pleaser: A fun, unexpected twist that guests will chat about.
  • Quick & easy: Just chop, mix, and chill.

Make a batch, stash it in the fridge, and serve it with tortilla chips, on tacos, over burgers, or spooned onto grilled chicken or fish. However you enjoy it, Pickle de Gallo is guaranteed to add a tangy punch and a smile!

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Pickle de Gallo

Tangy, crunchy, and unexpectedly delicious — you’ll want to spoon this on everything!
Yield: 2 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 5 spears kosher-style dill pickles, diced (about 1 cup)
  • ½ to 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons red onion, diced
  • 1 minced medium to large jalapeño, seeds removed if you dislike heat
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or 1 to 2 cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill or cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon pickle brine

Instructions
 

  • Mix everything together, except the brine. Then add pickle brine, 1 tsp at a time, until you reach the desired tanginess. Stash in fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

• I’m biased to using dill pickles, but certainly, any type of pickle will work well.
• I love fresh dill, but my daughters do not share my passion, lol. They prefer this pickle creation with either minced cilantro or basil.. or anything other than dill, haha.
• You decide whichever herb suits your palate!
• Feel free to add some diced cucumber, or you can even swap in cukes for the bell pepper if you prefer.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Serving Size: 0.5 cupsCalories: 15Carbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gTotal Fat: 0g— Unsaturated Fat: 0g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gTotal Sugar: 2g— Natural Sugar: 2g— Added Sugar: -10gVitamin C: 14mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
I’m hoping you loved this recipe! If you made it and want to share feedback, I’d be so grateful to hear from you. Please leave a review below or tag @joybauer on Instagram!