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Pickle Salad

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Pickle salad is a bold, tangy, and refreshing dish that mixes the sharp flavor of pickles with crisp veggies and a zesty dressing. Perfect as a side dish or a snack, it’s easy to make, customizable, and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dill pickles, sliced or chopped
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar or pickle juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp sugar or honey (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine sliced pickles, red onion, celery, cucumber, and fresh dill.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar or pickle juice, Dijon mustard, and sugar or honey if using.
  3. If a creamy dressing is preferred, mix mayonnaise or Greek yogurt into the dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve cold as a side dish or snack.

Notes

Add cheese like shredded cheddar or crumbled feta for extra flavor.Include chopped hard-boiled eggs for protein.Try bread-and-butter pickles for a sweeter variation.Mix in cherry tomatoes or shredded carrots for added crunch and color.For a vegan version, skip the mayo or use a plant-based alternative.

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