Creamy Grillo's Pickle De Gallo (Printer-Friendly)
Tangy, creamy ranch dip with fresh pico de gallo and Grillo's crunchy pickles. Ready in just 10 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy & Creamy Base
01 - 1 cup sour cream
02 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
→ Vegetable & Herb Mix
04 - 1 cup Grillo's pickles, finely chopped
05 - 1/2 cup fresh pico de gallo (tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeño, lime)
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
07 - 2 tablespoons chives, finely sliced
08 - 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
→ Seasonings
09 - 1 small packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
10 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend the sour cream, mayonnaise, and softened cream cheese until smooth and free of lumps.
02 - Stir in the chopped Grillo's pickles, pico de gallo, fresh dill, chives, and parsley until evenly distributed throughout the base.
03 - Add the ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, black pepper, and fresh lemon juice. Mix well until all seasonings are fully incorporated.
04 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
05 - Transfer to a serving dish and serve chilled with tortilla chips, sliced vegetables, pretzel crisps, or use as a spread for sandwiches and wraps.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This dip comes together in ten minutes flat with zero cooking, which means you can make it right before guests arrive and still have time to change out of your apron.
- The briny snap of Grillo's pickles against the creamy ranch base is the kind of flavor combination that makes people hover over the bowl and pretend they are not going back for a sixth scoop.
02 -
- If your cream cheese is cold when you try to blend it, you will end up chasing lumps around the bowl for ten frustrated minutes, so let it sit on the counter first.
- Check your ranch seasoning label for hidden gluten, because not all brands are certified gluten free and that detail is easy to overlook.
03 -
- Finely chop the pickles rather than leaving them in chunky pieces, because large chunks make the dip harder to scoop neatly onto a chip.
- For a lighter version, swap the cream cheese for Greek yogurt and use light sour cream, and the dip will still taste rich enough to satisfy.