Creamy Grillos Pickle De Gallo Ranch (Printable)
Tangy, creamy ranch dip with Grillo's pickles and fresh pico de gallo. Ready in 15 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy & Base
01 - 1 cup sour cream
02 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
03 - 2 tablespoons buttermilk
→ Pickles
04 - 3/4 cup finely chopped Grillo's pickles (dill preferred)
05 - 1 tablespoon Grillo's pickle brine
→ Ranch Seasoning
06 - 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix (store-bought or homemade)
→ Pico de Gallo
07 - 1/2 cup diced tomato
08 - 1/4 cup diced red onion
09 - 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
10 - 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (optional, for heat)
11 - Juice of 1/2 lime
12 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk until completely smooth and uniform in consistency.
02 - Fold in the finely chopped Grillo's pickles along with the pickle brine, stirring gently to distribute evenly throughout the base.
03 - Sprinkle in the ranch seasoning mix and stir thoroughly until all the spices are fully incorporated and no dry pockets remain.
04 - In a separate small bowl, combine the diced tomato, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to mix.
05 - Reserve about one-third of the pico de gallo for garnish, then fold the remaining portion into the creamy base until evenly distributed.
06 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and top with the reserved pico de gallo and additional chopped pickles if desired.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, or serve immediately with tortilla chips, fresh vegetable sticks, or crackers.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The pickle brine is a secret weapon that makes people ask what is in this dip every single time you serve it.
- Zero cooking means you can throw it together while guests are literally walking through the door.
02 -
- The dip thickens considerably in the fridge so if you are making it ahead add an extra splash of buttermilk before serving.
- Taste before adding salt because the pickle brine and ranch mix are already quite salty on their own.
03 -
- Let the finished dip sit at room temperature for about ten minutes before serving so the flavors open up and the texture becomes dippable.
- The longer it chills the better it gets so overnight is honestly ideal if you can wait that long.