Secret Ingredient Pico de Gallo Recipe
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Secret Ingredient Pico de Gallo

By: Jenny Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

What to Drink?
Wine zinfandel
Cocktail Margaritas on the Rocks
Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 cups
 

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

Directions

  1. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 49 | Total Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2009 by Trisha   view full review
I basicly made this the same way, but instead of pickle I used a chopped seeded cucumber, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2008 by kt&cope   view full review
As far as improving on a such a simple dish, the pickle goes a long way. Lime juice a must and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2008 by Jamie   view full review
GREAT recipe! I loved the tang and zip the dill pickles gave it. I also added a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2009 by LHOERTH Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
pretty good. we love pico de gallo and make it often. we love the "secret ingredient", it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2009 by Can_It_Rachael Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
We loved this! I did add a little bit extra cilantro but ONLY because I wanted to finish using...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2008 by Heidikins   view full review
Great taste! I omitted the jalapeno and instead used Hot & Spicy Dill Babies for the pickles....
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2007 by kinn3as   view full review
nice
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2009 by aggiebq96   view full review
This was a big hit with the family. They were scooping it by heaps on tortilla chips. It is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2009 by Mel K Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Good! Not quite as much heat as we like. Need to kick it up a notch for my family so next time...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2008 by Evergreen   view full review
Very nice recipe

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