This is the best dill pickle salad dressing recipe! Using leftover pickle juice, this creamy pickle juice dressing is so easy to make using simple ingredients like mayonnaise, honey, and dijon mustard. It's perfect for salads and this healthy salad dressing has the most amazing flavour.
Sauces and dressings like walnut dressing and dairy-free caesar dressing are such a great way to add more flavour to your meals, and I can't wait for you to try the healthy salad dressing recipe I am sharing with you today. It is one of my favourites!
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Why you will love this dressing:
- The flavour! This is seriously the best dill pickle dressing. It's a little tangy, a little sweet, and has hints of dill.
- It's quick and easy to make and is ready in under 5 minutes! You don't need any special ingredients or tools. Just a few simple pantry staples and a pickle jar.
- This dill pickle salad dressing recipe is healthy, refined sugar free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and made without yogurt. I have also included a vegan option too.
- By using leftover pickle juice you are helping to reduce your food waste. This dressing is also a great way to save money on groceries because store bought salad dressings are way more expensive.
If you love dill pickles you will also love my dill pickle dip recipe.
Ingredients and substitutions:
For the exact measurements refer to the recipe card later in this post.
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- Dill pickle juice - you can use any type of pickle juice that you like.
- Mayonnaise - you can use store bought mayonnaise or homemade mayo.
- Avocado oil - this gives this pickle salad dressing a richer, creamier flavour and texture. Olive oil can be used instead if you like.
- Honey - one of my favourite natural sweeteners. It gives this dressing a hint of sweetness and a nice consistency. Instead of honey you can use maple syrup.
- Dijon mustard - to give this dressing even more flavour. Feel free to use spicy mustard or yellow mustard instead for a different taste.
- Dried dill - dill is one of my favourite spices and it adds even more dill flavour to this salad dressing.
Recipe variations and add ins:
- If you prefer a sweet pickle dressing add an extra 1-2 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
- Change up the flavour of this pickle dressing by using a different type of mustard such as spicy mustard or yellow mustard or by adding different herbs or spices.
- To make this a vegan dill pickle salad dressing: use a vegan mayonnaise and maple syrup.
- For a different flavour you can use plain, full fat yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- If you are serving a crowd or want leftover dressing, feel free to double or triple this recipe.
How to make dill pickle salad dressing:
- Step 1: First, put the ingredients into a pickle jar or a jar with a resealable lid.
- Step 2: Use a whisk to stir the dressing or shake the jar until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
Top tips:
- The ingredients in this dressing will settle when stored in the fridge so give the jar a quick shake before using it again.
- You can serve this dressing in many different ways. It's perfect for salads and can also be used as a dip for raw vegetables, or as a marinade for meat or fish dishes (it is so good on chicken wings!).
Dill pickle salad dressing FAQs:
No this salad dressing is not made with sweet pickle juice. It is made with dill pickle pickle juice which is more tart or sour in flavour.
This dill pickle dressing does not taste like a ranch dressing. It has a unique flavour that is the perfect combination of sweet and tart.
Yes! This salad dressing stores very well and it can last for up to 30 days in the refrigerator.
Olive oil and sometimes avocado oil will start to get lumpy when it is refrigerated. This can cause the dressing to look a little lumpy or thick right out of the fridge. To solve this, allow your salad dressing to sit at room temperature for a few minutes to help it become pourable again!
Store any leftover salad dressing in an airtight jar or container in the fridge for up to 30 days.
Other sauces and dips you will love:
Recipe
Dill Pickle Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 3 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoon dried dill
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to the pickle jar.
- Shake or whisk the ingredients until you have a smooth, creamy dressing.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
- Nutritional values are based on a serving size of 1 tbsp.
- Store this dressing in the fridge in an airtight container or jar for up to 30 days.
Heather
This is absolutely delicious! I have a dairy allergy and I’m getting away from seed oils. Also, PICKLES!!! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!!
Dr. Erin Carter
Oh I am so glad you liked it!!!
Jill
I made this in a small magic bullet and it is very thin. Maybe too much mixing? Tastes good though.
Erin Carter
It's not supposed to be a thick dressing (like a caesar dressing for example). It's basically a creamy vinaigrette.
Rachael
This dressing is fabulous!
Erin Carter
Yay I am so glad you liked it!
Marie Zambelli
Any alternative for the mayonnaise?
Erin Carter
Sorry I haven't tried any substitutions for the mayo.
Robin
I am going to try substituting sour cream for the mayo. I will get back and let you know how it worked out.
Erin Carter
I'm curious how this worked out? I can't have dairy so it's not a swap I could try myself but if it worked well I can add it to the post.
Jean
So yummy! I love anything pickle!
Erin Carter
I am so glad you like it! And me too. Give me ALL the pickles!