Homemade salsa meets garlicky dill pickles with this unique pickle de gallo recipe. Pickle de gallo blends texture and flavor perfectly. It's crunchy, juicy, salty, garlicky, and perfectly tangy, the ultimate marriage of flavors. It's chock full of veggies and yummy seasonings, perfect for dipping or topping burgers and hot dogs.

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Pickle de gallo is a dill pickle take on the classic pico de gallo. But this pickle salsa recipe replaces the tomatoes with crisp and juicy dill pickles!

I tossed in some jalapenos for a bit of heat, fresh bell peppers for flavor, and pickle juice for that puckery flavor your taste buds will crave. I love this on the side with my smoked BBQ ribs.

📖Why My Recipe Works

Copycat- This recipe is a riff on Grillo's pickle de gallo but it costs a fraction of the price to make it at home.
Make Ahead- You can make this recipe a day ahead of a party to let the flavors meld.

🧾Ingredient Notes

Dill Pickles - Technically, you can substitute other varieties of pickles, but the dill flavor is what makes this recipe work so well. I prefer to buy whole pickles because they are crunchier but you can also use sliced or spear pickles. You will also need the pickle brine.
Onions - I prefer to use a sweet onion like a Vidalia or Maui. Red onion is an option if you like more bite.
Red Bell Pepper - Choose a medium to large red pepper. Remove the seeds and dice the pepper quite small.
Jalapeno - One jalapeno provides plenty of flavor. You can omit it if you don't enjoy the taste. Leave the seeds in as well if you like extra heat. Want it extra hot? Try a serrano or habanero pepper.
Celery Seed - You can substitute with celery salt, dill seed, fennel seed, or caraway, with slightly different tastes. Alternatively, you can also omit the celery seed, but it does contribute to the overall flavor of the dish, so I recommend using it.

I don't typically add fresh herbs to this pickle salsa recipe. But if you wanted a fresh note try minced fresh dill or fresh parsley.

🍲How to Make Pickle De Gallo

Prep your ingredients by dicing them finely and adding them to a large mixing bowl.

Add your fresh squeezed lime juice and pickle juice to taste. You can add more hot pepper but this recipe should not require salt.

🥣 How to Serve Pickle Salsa

This is the perfect snack for a hot summer day. Just serve with your favorite tortilla chips. But you can also use it on just about anything you like dill pickles on; scoop it over hot dogs like relish, spread it on hamburgers, or a spicy chicken sandwiches.

👩🏻‍🍳 Expert Tip

This recipe will work best if your pickles, onion, and peppers are cut into very small pieces. The veggies should be diced quite small, in about ¼ inch cubes.

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