Creamy Dill Pickle Coleslaw (15-Minutes + Easy!) Recipe
This Creamy Dill Pickle Coleslaw is a quick and easy 15-minute side dish featuring a tangy, flavorful dressing made with low-fat Greek yogurt, dill pickle juice, and fresh dill. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a refreshing accompaniment to sandwiches, this coleslaw combines crunchy cabbage and diced dill pickles for a crisp texture and savory zing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons low fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried dill or 2 tablespoons fresh dill
Coleslaw
- 6 cups thinly sliced cabbage (about 1 small green cabbage or 10-oz bag shredded cabbage slaw)
- 1 cup small diced dill pickle
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the low fat Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, pickle juice, yellow mustard, minced garlic, kosher salt, sugar, and dill until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine cabbage and pickles: Place the thinly sliced cabbage and small diced dill pickle into a large mixing bowl. Pour the prepared yogurt dressing over the cabbage and pickles.
- Toss to coat evenly: Gently toss the cabbage and pickle mixture with the dressing until all the strands of cabbage and pieces of pickle are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Serve or chill: You can serve the coleslaw immediately for a fresher crunch, or cover and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together thoroughly before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, allow the coleslaw to chill for at least 30 minutes.
- You can substitute fresh dill for dried dill by using three times the amount for a more vibrant herb flavor.
- This coleslaw keeps well in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.If desired, adjust the sugar and salt levels to taste depending on the tartness of your pickles and pickle juice.
