Whole30 Dill Pickle Salad
Crunchy, tangy, and packed with bold flavor, this Whole30 Dill Pickle Salad is a game-changer for your salad repertoire. Featuring crisp green cabbage, julienned carrots, and thinly sliced red onion, this vibrant dish is elevated with the briny zest of chopped dill pickles and the fresh bite of aromatic dill. A creamy yet tangy homemade dressing made with olive oil, pickle juice, and Dijon mustard ties everything together, while chopped hard-boiled eggs add a satisfying boost of protein. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is a perfect quick side dish or light meal. Whether you’re following a Whole30 plan or simply craving something refreshingly unique, this salad is an irresistible choice for pickle lovers and health enthusiasts alike. Serve it immediately for a crunchy bite or let the flavors meld in the fridge for an even more delicious experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups green cabbage
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 0.25 cup pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
Instructions
Start by shredding the green cabbage using a mandoline or a sharp knife to make about four cups.
Julienne the carrots and thinly slice the red onion. Combine these vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
Add the chopped dill pickles and fresh dill to the bowl with the cabbage, carrots, and onion. Toss to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until well coated.
Fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs for added protein and creaminess.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper as needed.
Serve immediately for a crunchy salad or refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Enjoy cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
946 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.6 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 5488 mg | 239% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.0 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.5 g | ||
| Protein | 22.9 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 400 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1964 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
