Dill Pickle Coleslaw
If you need a tasty side dish for your bbq, this dill pickle coleslaw is it! Perfect for pickle lovers everything, this zesty slaw is delicious on top of burgers, pulled pork, or on its own.
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Dill Pickle Coleslaw
This pickle slaw recipe is simple and doesn’t take much prep work. I used a bagged coleslaw mix, whisked the dressing ingredients together, and then tossed.
It took two minutes, which is perfect, because who has time to spend 30 minutes on a side dish?
Dill Pickle Coleslaw Ingredients
Ingredient Substitutions
Make It Your Own!
Prefer a creamier coleslaw? Add more mayo.
Want it zestier? Pour in more vinegar.
Sweet Pickle Coleslaw Recipe vs Dill Pickle Coleslaw Recipe
If you prefer a sweeter coleslaw or you love sweet pickles, you can use the base of this recipe and substitute the brine and dill pickles with sweet dill pickles or even bread and butter pickles.
Be sure to taste and adjust the seasonings as you go, as I never officially tested this method.
My personal preferences are always dill pickles over sweet, so that’s where this recipe comes from.
What kind of pickles are needed to make dill pickle coleslaw?
Use your favorite dill pickles.
My go-to: Extra Garlic Dill Pickles.
Other pickle varieties you can try:
FAQs about Dill Pickle Coleslaw
Serve This With
If you’re looking for recipes to serve this dill pickle slaw with, here are a few suggestions.
- Barbecue: Dill pickle coleslaw complements barbecue dishes such as grilled chicken, ribs, pulled pork, or brisket. Its tangy and creamy flavors help balance the smoky and savory flavors of the meats.
- Burgers and Sandwiches: Serve dill pickle coleslaw with hamburgers, cheeseburgers, veggie burgers, or pulled pork sandwiches. It adds a refreshing crunch and tangy taste that works well with the savory fillings.
- Hot Dogs and Sausages: Serve coleslaw alongside hot dogs, sausages, or bratwurst.
- Fried Chicken: Dill pickle coleslaw pairs wonderfully with crispy fried chicken. The combination of the crunchy chicken and the tangy coleslaw creates a delicious contrast in textures and flavors.
- Seafood: It can be served as a side with various seafood dishes like fish tacos, shrimp po’ boys, or grilled fish. The pickles in the coleslaw add a bright and briny element that complements the seafood flavors.
Recipes to Make with Dill Pickle Coleslaw
- Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins
- Instant Pot Beer Brats
- Pressure Cooker Lil’ Smokies
- Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken
- Hawaiian Rolls Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Dill Pickle Coleslaw
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 cups mixed shredded cabbage and carrots I use bagged coleslaw mix
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup pickle brine
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1/2 cup – 1 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
- Add the pickles, coleslaw mix or blend of mixed cabbage and carrots and toss.
- I recommend refrigerating for at least an hour (covered) but you can also serve immediately if desired.
