250px|thumb|Three types of relishes are used here to accompany [[nshima (in the top right), a cornmeal product in African cuisine.]]

A relish (a pickle-based condiment) is a cooked and pickled culinary dish made of chopped vegetables, fruits or herbs, typically used as a condiment to enhance a staple. It is traditionally spread sparingly atop unsalted butter on toast.

  • Giardiniera
  • Gochujang
  • Kachumbari – common in East Africa
  • Kimchi relish – prepared using kimchi as a main ingredient
  • Pear relish
  • Pebre
  • Piccalilli
  • Vinagrete

thumb|[[Pickled cucumber|Pickle relish, prepared with the addition of cilantro]]

In the United States, the most common commercially available relishes are made from pickled cucumbers and are known in the food trade as pickle relishes. Pickle relish is one of the most commonly used spreads in the U.S.

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Further reading

  • USDA Standards for Grades of Pickles (including relishes)
  • Relishes at recipe source