This Pickle de Gallo is a fresh, tangy, and flavorful twist on classic salsa! Made with crisp cucumbers, red onions, and bell peppers, this quick-pickled topping comes together in minutes. Lightly sweetened with honey and infused with fresh dill, it’s the perfect addition to burgers, hot dogs, or even a zesty dip for chips.
Looking for more dips to try? Make my 7 Layer Bean Dip and Homemade Ranch Dip.
Table of Contents
Before you get started / Kelley’s tips
- Dice the Veggies Evenly. Try to dice the cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers as uniformly as you can, as this ensures more balanced flavors.
- Don’t Over-Pickle the Veggies. Let the veggies sit in the brine for no more than 5 minutes to keep them crisp and prevent them from becoming too salty.
- Let it Chill. While you can enjoy it right away, letting it sit in the fridge for an hour enhances the flavors even more!
Ingredients
- Cucumber: Crisp, refreshing, and hydrating cucumbers add the perfect crunch.
- Red onion: Adds a mild sweetness and a bit of sharpness.
- Red bell pepper: Adds a pop of color and natural sweetness.
- Fresh dill: The secret to that classic pickle taste! This herb adds a fresh, slightly citrusy kick.
- Vinegar: The key to quick pickling, giving the veggies their signature tangy bite.
- Water: Helps dilute the vinegar slightly for a balanced, less overpowering flavor.
- Salt: Enhances all the flavors and helps the pickling process.
- Honey: Adds a touch of sweetness to balance the acidity.
How to Make Pickle de Gallo
- Add cucumbers, red onions, bell pepper, and dill to a medium bowl. Toss to combine and set aside.
- In a small saucepan combine water, vinegar, salt and honey. Heat the mixture over medium high heat for 2-3 minutes or until the honey is dissolved.
- Remove from the heat and pour on top of the vegetables. Stir and let them quick pickle for no more than 5 minutes. (Any more and they will become too salty)
- Using a colander, strain out the brine from the vegetables. Now it’s ready!
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can enjoy on burgers, hot dogs or your favorite proteins.It also makes a great dip with chips!
Serving Suggestions
- On burgers, burger bowls & hot dogs: Add a fresh, tangy crunch to grilled favorites.
- With tacos & burritos: A zesty alternative to traditional salsa or pico de gallo.
- As a dip: Scoop it up with tortilla chips, pita chips, or crackers.
- On grilled or roasted meats: Pairs perfectly with chicken, steak, or fish for a burst of flavor.
- In sandwiches & wraps: Adds a crisp, pickled bite to deli sandwiches, wraps, homemade burger buns and even breakfast burritos.
- As a side salad: Serve it as a light and refreshing side dish on its own!
If you love pickled everything then you’ll have to give my Pickled Vegetables, Air Fryer Pickle Fries or my Dill Pickle Chicken Salad a try!
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Pickle de Gallo
This Pickle de Gallo is a fresh, tangy, and flavorful twist on classic salsa! Made with crisp cucumbers, red onions, and bell peppers, this quick-pickled topping comes together in minutes. Lightly sweetened with honey and infused with fresh dill, it’s the perfect addition to burgers, hot dogs, or even a zesty dip for chips.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cucumber, thinly diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly diced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Add cucumbers, red onions, bell pepper and dill to a medium bowl. Toss to combine and set aside.
- In a small saucepan combine water, vinegar, salt and honey. Heat the mixture over medium high heat for 2-3 minutes or until the honey is dissolved.
- Remove from the heat and pour on top of the vegetables. Stir and let them quick pickle for no more than 5 minutes. (Any more and they will become too salty)
- Using a colander strain out the brine from the vegetables. Now it's ready!
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can enjoy on burgers, hot dogs or your favorite proteins. It also makes a great dip with chips!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 21kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 391mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 426IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.2mg
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Teri
Love the pickle de gallo at the store and was excited to try to make it at home. This turned out even better! We used it as a dip with chips. Next time I might try it with chicken.