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    Apr 29, 2022 · Modified: Aug 10, 2023 by Andrea· This post may contain affiliate links · 31 Comments

    Dill Pickle Salad

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    This Dill Pickle Salad is everything and more of what you love from your favourite salad kit. It's easy, delicious and packed with nutrients. The lasting power of this salad makes it perfect for meal prepping or as a pot-luck dish.

    dill pickle salad on a white serving platter with one portion on a small plate to the side.

    Have you tried the dill pickle salad kit from Costco? If you have and you love it you are going to want this recipe. I'll admit, this requires a little more time and effort than a salad in a bag but trust me, it is worth it! This version is full of nutritious ingredients and allows you to customize it to suit your own tastes.

    If you love crunchy salads check out these recipes for No-Mayo Coleslaw, Thai-Inspired Slaw, and Cucumber and Fennel Salad.

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    • Why You Will Love This Recipe
    • 🥘Ingredients
    • Variations
    • 🔪How to Make Dill Pickle Salad
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Recipes Using Dill
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    ✅Easy to Make: Although it takes more time than a salad kit, this dill pickle salad only involves chopping a few veggies and mixing up a simple and delicious salad dressing. Make extra so you can drizzle it over everything!

    ✅Versatile: You can switch up these ingredients to your heart's content and adjust the seasonings in the dressing to make it your own.

    ✅Perfect for Meal Prep: Plan for a busy week ahead by preparing this dill pickle salad in advance. It only gets better as it sits and is perfect for packed lunches or as a dinner side.

    ✅Nutritious: Packed with nutrient-rich veggies, this salad is full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Making your own salad dressing allows control over the fat and salt content, making it healthier than most store-bought dressings.

    🥘Ingredients

    All ingredients needed to make a dill pickle salad laid out and labeled on a white background.
    • Greek Yogurt - Use any plain yogurt or sour cream. I like Greek yougurt because of its higher protein content and thick consistency.
    • Mayonnaise - you can replace mayonnaise with the same amount of yogurt, sour cream or vegan mayonnaise. Use a low-fat mayonnaise to reduce fat content.
    • Fresh dill - Substitute with 2 teaspoons of dried dill.
    • Cabbage - I like to use regular green or red cabbage for its major crunch but you can also use Nappa or savoy cabbage.
    • Romaine - Iceberg lettuce or kale make great substitutes for romaine. Choose lettuce that has crunch and lasting power. You can also replace the lettuce with equal parts of the other vegetables.
    • Pumpkin seeds can be replaced with sunflower seeds or chopped nuts.

    For a complete list of ingredients see the recipe card below.

    If you need more recipes to use up a bunch of dill try my comforting Chicken and Mushroom Soup and this delicious Corn Salad with Dill Dressing.

    Variations

    You can switch up the vegetables in this salad to suit your personal preferences or to use up what you have on hand. You will need approximately 10 cups of chopped vegetables for the amount of dressing. Here's a list of other vegetables that would be perfect for your Dill Pickle Salad.

    • Carrots - shredded or finely diced
    • Celery - finely diced
    • Broccoli - finely chopped or riced
    • Brussels sprouts - chopped or shredded
    • Green Cabbage, Savoy or Kale

    Other Topping options

    • Freshly grated Parmesan or Manchego cheese
    • Small cubes of white cheddar
    • Toasted sunflower seeds
    • Tosted sliced or slivered almonds, pecans or walnuts.

    🔪How to Make Dill Pickle Salad

    all ingredients for dill pickle dressing in a bowl before being mixed together.

    Step 1 - Place all ingredients for the dill pickle dressing into a bowl.

    all the dill pickle dressing ingredients mixed together in a bowl.

    Step 2 - Mix until everything is combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

    all the prepared vegetables for the salad are laid out on a platter.

    Step 3 - Chop all the vegetables and add to a bowl or large platter.

    vegetables are mixed together with the dressing on a large white platter.

    Step 4 - Drizzle the dill pickle dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat everything well. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and toasted pumpkin seeds.

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    For detailed instructions see the recipe card below.

    the completed dill pickle salad on a white platter with wooden serving utensils.

    Expert Tips

    Make extra dressing: This recipe makes enough dressing to make this salad. If you love dill pickle dressing double everything and store it in the fridge for other salads or as a dip.

    Choose crunchy vegetables: You can easily swap out the vegetables in this recipe. Just be sure to choose the ones that pack a crunch and won't get soggy in the fridge.

    Stir well after resting: If you make this salad in advance, give it a good stir before serving as the dressing will settle on the bottom. Or keep the veggies seperately and toss everything together before serving.

    Recipe FAQs

    What kind of pickles should I use for the dressing?

    Typically, dill pickles are used to make the dressing, as they provide that distinctive dill flavor. You can use either whole pickles or pickle slices, depending on your preference. You could also experiment using sweet pickles to see how it tastes!

    Is Dill Pickle Salad a healthy option?

    Yes, Dill Pickle Salad can be a healthy choice, especially if you load it with nutrient-rich vegetables. However, the nutritional content can vary based on the specific ingredients and dressing used. Using lighter dressings or reducing the amount of dressing can help make it even healthier.

    Can I add protein to the Dill Pickle Salad?

    Absolutely! To make the salad more filling, you can add protein sources like grilled chicken, shrimp, tofu, or beans. These additions can turn the salad into a complete meal.

    Can I use a different type of dressing for the salad?

    While the signature dill pickle dressing is what gives this salad its unique flavor, you can certainly experiment with other dressings if you'd like. Creamy ranch or Caesar dressing would be good options keeping in mind it will alter the taste of the Dill Pickle Salad.

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    the completed dill pickle salad on a white platter with wooden serving utensils.

    Dill Pickle Salad

    If you love the Creamy Dill Pickle Chopped Salad Kit from Costco you are going to love this homemade version!
    4.87 from 22 votes
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    Course: Lunch, Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 161kcal
    Author: Andrea Mut
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    Ingredients

    Dill Pickle Dressing

    • ½ cup Greek yogurt
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup finely diced dill pickles
    • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, heaping
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon celery seed
    • ¼ teaspoon mustard powder
    • 1 tablespoon pickle juice
    • ½ teaspoon sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

    The Salad

    • 3 cups red cabbage, chopped
    • 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
    • 3 cups cauliflower, chopped fine or riced
    • 8 radishes, diced (1 cup)
    • dill pickle dressing

    Garnish

    • ¼ cup Feta cheese, crumbled
    • 3 tablespoon Toasted pumpkin seeds

    Instructions

    • In a medium-sized bowl mix together all the salad dressing ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
      ½ cup Greek yogurt, ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup finely diced dill pickles, 1 tablespoon fresh dill, heaping, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon celery seed, ¼ teaspoon mustard powder, 1 tablespoon pickle juice, ½ teaspoon sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • Wash and chop the vegetables into equal-sized pieces. Add to a large bowl or platter.
      3 cups red cabbage, chopped, 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped, 3 cups cauliflower, chopped fine or riced, 8 radishes, diced (1 cup)
    • Pour over all of the dressing and stir to combine well. Garnish with crumbled feta and toasted pumpkin seeds.
      ¼ cup Feta cheese, crumbled, 3 tablespoon Toasted pumpkin seeds

    Notes

    Storage - This salad has super-lasting power! It keeps in the fridge and stays crunchy for up to a week. Store extra salad dressing in a mason jar or other sealed container, in the fridge for one week. 
    Toasting pumpkin seeds: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread pumpkin seeds on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring halfway through. 
    NUTRITION FACTS are an estimate only and are calculated using an online calculator. Numbers may vary depending on ingredient brands and quantities. 
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 372mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g
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    1. Mary Muir says

      January 29, 2024 at 6:08 pm

      Love dill pickles and my daughters do too. I’ll try this recipe and surprise them with it. I know it’s going to be a big hit.

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    2. Melanie S says

      September 23, 2023 at 12:27 pm

      Did you recently change this dressing recipe? I don’t remember ever adding sugar.. and some of the other amounts are different…?

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      • Andrea says

        September 23, 2023 at 3:00 pm

        Yes the recipe was updated last month and tweaked slightly. Feel free to play around with the amounts to suit your own taste. 😊

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    3. Debra says

      September 01, 2023 at 2:39 pm

      5 stars
      Chopped boiled eggs would also make a great addition.

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      • Andrea says

        September 01, 2023 at 4:26 pm

        Yes that would be a perfect addition!

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    4. Wendy says

      August 12, 2023 at 7:13 am

      5 stars
      Hands down way better than Costco ! Loved this salad.

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    5. Susan says

      August 11, 2023 at 7:32 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is amazing! The dressing is so delicious, definitely make extra for veggie dip or even salad dressing 🙂

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      • Andrea says

        August 14, 2023 at 11:53 am

        I'm so happy you enjoyed it!

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    6. Helen says

      May 11, 2023 at 2:47 pm

      5 stars
      So yummy! Fresh and juicy, perfect for summer! Thanks For another winner Andrea ❤️

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    7. Susan says

      November 11, 2022 at 7:06 am

      5 stars
      This is THE most delicious salad dressing!!! I make extra so I have it for other salads and dips. The salad is so good, heck this dressing even makes the kale palatable for my kids (who do NOT like salads)….WINNING

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      • Andrea says

        November 11, 2022 at 7:20 am

        I love this so much! Winning over the kids is everything! Thanks for commenting 😊

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    8. Diane says

      November 04, 2022 at 7:22 am

      5 stars
      Made this with a few substitutions and tweaks based on what I had - still delicious! Your recipes never disappoint Andrea! This one will be going on repeat!

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    9. Janice says

      September 05, 2022 at 4:13 pm

      5 stars
      This salad is awesome. Easy to make and I love that it’s great the next day too!

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    10. Melissa says

      July 16, 2022 at 7:49 pm

      5 stars
      Love love love this salad. Easy to whip up and stays well in the fridge. I have a ton of kale in the garden and looking for news ways to eat it. This salad was delicious!

      Also loving your meatless mondays, Andrea. Looking to reduce meat and eat more plant based fiber. Trying for 3 meatless meals per week. Easier in the summer.

      Thanks as alway!

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      • Andrea says

        July 17, 2022 at 7:18 am

        Hi Melissa! I'm so happy you are enjoying the salad and also the Meatless Mondays recipes! Thanks so much for commenting!

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    11. Bobbi Jo Hitchcock says

      May 18, 2022 at 12:46 pm

      Do all of your recipes follow the Livy Method?

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      • Andrea says

        May 18, 2022 at 1:15 pm

        Hi There! Basically yes, except for the desserts. Most of my recipes have a section in the post and the notes giving suggestions on how to incorporate the dish into the program. I am currently adding those notes to the posts that don't already have them so if you find some that don't and you have questions feel free to reach out to me at andrea@mypocketkitchen.com. Hope that helps!

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        • Lori Markus says

          May 18, 2022 at 1:31 pm

          That's amazing. Thanks Andrea!!

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    12. Joyce says

      May 03, 2022 at 7:08 am

      Delicious. I halved to recipe and then regretted it because I made another batch the next day. So good. Thank you for this recipe. Love the crunch of this salad too,but the dressing is the star.

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      • Andrea says

        May 03, 2022 at 7:39 pm

        So happy you enjoyed it Joyce! Thanks for commenting!

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    13. Kathy says

      May 02, 2022 at 11:47 am

      5 stars
      I made this yesterday and it is delicious! I have bought the pre packaged one from Costco several times and always enjoyed it but, this is just that much better. Super easy recipe to follow, so tasty, and it makes a lot which I love. Once again Andrea has outdone herself. Have yet to be disappointed with any of her recipes I have tried.

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      • Andrea says

        May 02, 2022 at 3:13 pm

        Thanks so much for your lovely comment Kathy! I'm so happy you enjoyed the salad!

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    14. Lori Markus says

      May 01, 2022 at 5:12 pm

      I'm doing Gina Livy's program and it's perfect for the plan. Thank you for devising this fantastic recipe.

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    15. Lynn says

      May 01, 2022 at 4:15 pm

      I'm making this today! Do you add the dressing to the whole salad and it keeps fresh throughout the week? Thanks for this tasty recipe! Looking forward to lunches this week. 🙂

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      • Andrea says

        May 01, 2022 at 4:24 pm

        Hi Lynne!
        Yes it still stays crunchy even with the dressing! The flavour gets better as it's sits! 😃

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    16. Doreen says

      April 29, 2022 at 8:38 am

      Dying to try this Recipe
      Andrea. And I happen to have all the ingredients including the fresh dill!!!
      Thank you for all of you details and relevant information included👍🏻

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      • Andrea says

        April 29, 2022 at 11:25 am

        My pleasure! I hope you enjoy the salad!

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    17. Danielle Powers says

      April 29, 2022 at 7:58 am

      I can’t wait to try it. Love that you have made it healthier!

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    18. Lori Markus says

      April 29, 2022 at 7:54 am

      5 stars
      Fantastic. I bought a package this week. I love your recipe!

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      • Lori Markus says

        May 01, 2022 at 2:40 pm

        5 stars
        I made it today! It’s outstanding!!

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        • Andrea says

          May 01, 2022 at 4:24 pm

          So happy you enjoyed it Lori!

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