Secret Ingredient Pico de Gallo

Rating: 4.5 stars
26 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 15
  • 4 star values: 9
  • 3 star values: 2
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

This is a pico de gallo recipe that will have everyone asking 'how did you make this?' They will be surprised when you tell them the ingredients include a pickle!

By Jenny

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Recipe Summary

prep:
20 mins
additional:
1 hr
total:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
2 cups
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • In a medium bowl, combine the onion, jalapeno pepper, bell pepper, dill pickle, and diced tomatoes. Stir in lime juice and cilantro; season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving, preferably overnight.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
50 calories; protein 2.2g 4% DV; carbohydrates 10.9g 4% DV; fat 0.5g 1% DV; cholesterolmg; sodium 126.4mg 5% DV. Full Nutrition

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Trish Beier
Rating: 5 stars
03/30/2009
I basicly made this the same way but instead of pickle I used a chopped seeded cucumber and no red pepper. We had it that way in a Mexican Resteraunt sp? My husband and I loved it. Read More
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Most helpful critical review

Laura Bloomer Hoerth
Rating: 3 stars
07/08/2009
pretty good. we love pico de gallo and make it often. we love the "secret ingredient" it adds just the right amount of crispy saltiness. we use red onion Roma tomatoes and add a tablespoon of minced garlic. Read More
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(28)
26 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 15
  • 4 star values: 9
  • 3 star values: 2
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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Trish Beier
Rating: 5 stars
03/30/2009
I basicly made this the same way but instead of pickle I used a chopped seeded cucumber and no red pepper. We had it that way in a Mexican Resteraunt sp? My husband and I loved it. Read More
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(31)
Laura Bloomer Hoerth
Rating: 3 stars
07/08/2009
pretty good. we love pico de gallo and make it often. we love the "secret ingredient" it adds just the right amount of crispy saltiness. we use red onion Roma tomatoes and add a tablespoon of minced garlic. Read More
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(28)
kt&cope
Rating: 4 stars
05/11/2008
As far as improving on a such a simple dish the pickle goes a long way. Lime juice a must and we added garlic. Very enjoyable. Read More
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MBKRH
Rating: 4 stars
12/19/2008
Great taste! I omitted the jalapeno and instead used Hot & Spicy Dill Babies for the pickles. Thanks! Read More
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Jamie
Rating: 5 stars
06/28/2008
GREAT recipe! I loved the tang and zip the dill pickles gave it. I also added a little shredded cabbage to add more body. Instead of the traditional taco fillings we layered the taco meat and the pico de gallo and it was fantastic!! Next time I think I may add a little chili powder too. Read More
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Can_It_Rachael
Rating: 5 stars
01/15/2009
We loved this! I did add a little bit extra cilantro but ONLY because I wanted to finish using what I had left in the fridge. I am making another batch soon to take to a pickle loving neighbor. He puts pickles in almost everything but I think this will surprise and thrill him! Read More
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Evergreen
Rating: 5 stars
12/27/2008
Very nice recipe Read More
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Mel K
Rating: 4 stars
07/07/2009
Good! Not quite as much heat as we like. Need to kick it up a notch for my family so next time I will add more peppers. Not really sure if the dill pickle made much difference but I will continue to use it whenever I use this recipe. Read More
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aggiebq96
Rating: 4 stars
09/29/2009
This was a big hit with the family. They were scooping it by heaps on tortilla chips. It is not a typical pico flavor but it is very good and different. Read More
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