Dill pickle salad is the perfect healthy dish to satisfy that pickle craving we all get (or is that just me?) Time to get out those homemade zesty refrigerator dill pickles, or your favorite jar of pickles!
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This dill pickle salad is easily one of my favorite salads EVER. It's briny, citrusy, and bursting with pickle flavor! The secret is the light & refreshing dill pickle dressing. It pairs perfectly with my dill pickle pizza recipe!
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😍 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This is a nutritious and much more filling alternative to snacking on pickles, but it still satisfies that craving.
- You can adjust this recipe to your liking by adding more pickles, less dill, more lemon juice, etc. It's really hard to mess this one up!
- This recipe is quick and easy to prepare and can be made in advance if stored in the fridge.
- Homemade salad tends to be fresher than salad kits.
🔖 Ingredients & Substitutions
- Butter lettuce: I used butter lettuce, but you can also try your favorite leafy greens, such as romaine lettuce, spinach, spring mix, etc.
- Fresh dill: Dill weed can be used if absolutely necessary, but fresh dill is highly recommended.
- Green onion: If you don't like onions, parsley would be another good option.
- Radishes: You can also try red onion, cauliflower, or your favorite crunchy veggie.
- Coleslaw mix: You can also use green cabbage, red cabbage, green leaf lettuce, or kale.
- Lemon: Lime would be good too.
- Feta: Sharp cheddar cheese, Colby Jack cheese, or your favorite cheese can be substituted.
- Mayonnaise: If you don't want to use real mayonnaise, try sour cream or, better yet, yogurt!
- Salt & black pepper: I used sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. You can also try garlic powder, dried dill weed, dried mint, etc.
*For a full list of ingredients, see the recipe card below.
🥗 How To Make A Dill Pickle Salad
Step 1: Roughly chop butter lettuce, fresh dill, green onions, and pickles. Julienne radishes and mix everything together in a large bowl with the coleslaw mix.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, mayo, dill pickle juice, salt, pepper, and fresh dill.
Step 3: Just before serving, drizzle dressing over the dill pickle salad and toss until mixed thoroughly.
Step 4: Top with feta cheese and serve.
Pro tip: For a spicy version, add some Tabasco or pickled jalapenos!
🥬 Recipe Variations
If you want to add some protein to your dill pickle salad, you can top it with hard-boiled eggs, bacon, ham, or grilled boneless chicken thighs.
You can easily turn this into a dill pickle pasta salad recipe by making a few simple changes. Instead of pouring the dressing over a fresh salad, pour it over a bowl of cooked orzo, macaroni, or your favorite pasta.
Don't forget to add the diced pickles and maybe some diced celery too, for added crunch! I recommend that you stir in cheddar or Colby Jack cheese cubes instead of topping it with feta.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
Enjoy this fresh salad as a meal, or as a side dish along with smoked chicken thighs or elk burgers. You could even use it as coleslaw and top a nice, crispy chicken sandwich or a hot honey chicken sandwich with a few spoonfuls and some candied bacon!
🥒 Other Dill Pickle Recipes
If you are a dill pickle fan like we are, you'll want to try this creamy dill pickle hummus or this yummy Polish dill pickle soup. This dill pickle popcorn takes just 10 minutes to prepare! Finally, this dill pickle pizza is a must! It's cheesy, garlicky, and packed with dill flavor!
🤷🏻♀️ FAQs
There are approximately 220 calories in 2 cups of chopped dill pickle salad.
What doesn't go well with dill pickles? Pickles pair well with many foods such as chicken, burgers, an easy charcuterie board, salads, salmon, chop cheese, and so much more! Some people even swear that pickles pair perfectly with peanut butter, ice cream, and cotton candy!
👩🏻🍳 Pro Tips
- Claussen kosher dill spears work really well for a salad like this as they're flavorful, crunchy, and easy to find at most grocery stores. If you're not sure which pickle jars to shop for, Claussen pickles are the best!
- If you want some extra crunch to your dill pickle salad, you can add pita chips, croutons, or wonton strips, or, as a healthier option, diced celery or red onion.
- If you make this dill pickle salad ahead of time, store the salad in an airtight container and add the salad dressing right before you plan on serving the salad.
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Ingredients
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Method
- Roughly chop butter lettuce, fresh dill, green onions, and pickles. Julienne radishes and mix everything together in a large bowl with the coleslaw mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, mayo, pickle juice, salt, pepper, and fresh dill.
- Just before serving, drizzle dressing over the dill pickle salad and toss until mixed thoroughly. Top with feta cheese and serve.
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Notes
- Claussen kosher dill spears work really well for a salad like this as they're flavorful, crunchy, and easy to find at most grocery stores. If you're not sure which pickle jars to shop for, Claussen pickles are the best!
- If you want some extra crunch to your salad, you can add pita chips, croutons, or wonton strips, or, as a healthier option, diced celery or red onion.
- If you make this salad ahead of time, store the salad in an airtight container and add the salad dressing right before you plan on serving it.
CSP says
This salad is this summer’s sleeper hit! I used fresh dill in the salad and about 1 1/2 tsp. dried dill in the dressing. It rehydrates just about immediately and brought so much dill flavor- everyone raved about how great it was! Thanks, we’ll be making this for years to come!
Hilda Sterner says
Thank you, so glad to hear it, enjoy!
Shala says
Shlama Hilda!
I need this ! 🙂 It looks so good! Josh and I love pickles so much.
I have a question about your book. Do you have them at home? I suppose I could click on the link to find out. I still haven't had the chance aka money, to purchase it. But, I plan on doing that next payday. If you have them at home; would you autograph one for me? It's for my Godsister's wedding.
blessings!
Hilda Sterner says
Hi Shala, I do ship the books from home and would send you an autographed copy for sure!
Kelly Methey says
I love pickles! I will be trying this as soon as I go to the store! Sounds yummy!
Hilda Sterner says
Thanks, Kelly, I made some yesterday, it was really good! I added some pita chips too.