Description
Pickle de Gallo is a zesty and refreshing relish made with finely diced baby dill pickles, sweet onion, red bell pepper, serrano pepper, and a touch of garlic, all marinated together for a bright and tangy flavor. Perfect as a topping for tacos, sandwiches, or served with tortilla chips.
Ingredients
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Pickle de Gallo Ingredients
- 24 ounces baby dill pickles, finely diced (about 10 baby dill pickles)
- ½ sweet yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
- 2 tablespoons pickle brine, from the jar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 serrano pepper or jalapeno pepper, finely diced
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the finely diced baby dill pickles, sweet yellow onion, red bell pepper, pickle brine, minced garlic, kosher salt, and diced serrano or jalapeno pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Marinate: Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator. Let the mixture marinate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and deepen. Before serving, stir the pickle de gallo once more to evenly distribute the marinade and ingredients.
Notes
- This relish works wonderfully as a topping for a variety of Mexican dishes such as carne asada, carnitas, or birria tacos.
- Adjust the heat by choosing between a serrano or jalapeno pepper based on your spice preference.
- Make sure to finely dice all ingredients for the best texture and flavor balance.
- You can prepare the pickle de gallo a day ahead for even more developed flavors.
- Serve chilled as a condiment or with tortilla chips as a snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 40 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
