Secret Ingredient Pico de Gallo

14 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Ready In: 1 hr 20 min

“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

Ingredients

1/2 cup minced onion
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup minced dill pickle
4 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
salt and pepper to taste

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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.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
49 cal
2%

Fat
0.5 g
< 1%

Carbs
10.9 g
4%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (14)

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Trisha

Mar. 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...." See more"

kt&cope

May. 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...." See more"

LHOERTH

Jul. 8, 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 m..." See moreinced garlic. "

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