Description
This pickle salsa recipe is sweet, savory, tangy, and satisfyingly crisp. Quick and easy to make, it’s a unique appetizer or snack perfect for warm weather, backyard barbecues, and summer holidays!
Ingredients
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- 2/3 cup baby pickles (gherkins or dill style), finely chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely minced (see notes for milder option)
- 2/3-3/4 cup diced mango or peach (about 1 small to medium fruit, peeled)
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon pickle brine (optional, for extra pickle flavor)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion or shallot (milder sweeter)
- Optional 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper (about half a small bell pepper)
- Optional 1/2 teaspoon honey or agave (to balance acidity)
Instructions
- In a medium glass or metal bowl, combine the chopped gherkins, jalapeño, mango, and onion.
- Add the lime juice, cilantro, and pickle brine if using. Stir gently until well combined.
- Taste and adjust as needed. Add more lime juice for brightness, more pickle brine for tang, or a small drizzle of honey for balance.
- Chill for at least 20 minutes before serving, or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor.
- Before serving, let the salsa sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes so the flavors taste brighter and more balanced.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best flavor and texture, enjoy within 24 to 48 hours and stir before serving as the juices may settle.
- Serve with tortilla chips or use as a topping for grilled chicken, fish, shrimp, tacos, and more!
Notes
Ingredient Tip: Use unsweetened or dill-style gherkins for the best balance. If using sweet pickles, reduce or omit the fruit to avoid an overly sweet salsa.
Flavor Adjustments: If the salsa tastes too sharp or salty, add a little more mango or a squeeze of lime juice to balance it out. For a milder, sweeter flavor, use half the jalapeño and add chopped bell pepper if desired.
Doubling the recipe: To double, scale all ingredients evenly and adjust lime juice and salt to taste. If it’s too juicy, drain slightly or add more chopped pickles
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Chill Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, condiment
- Method: mix
- Cuisine: American, american fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 cup
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 3-4 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.6g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
