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If you’re looking for how to make cole slaw, this dill pickle slaw is the perfect recipe! This is also a great low carb coleslaw, if you’re trying to eat a little healthier.
My daughter had a little friend over a couple of weeks ago and they were running around the house, playing whatever it is that 10 year old girls play, when they came to a sudden screeching halt in the kitchen.
I had just dragged the big, brown Amazon box in from the front porch and was about to rip it open.
I’m pretty Amazon obsessed and I order quite a bit of random items from there. My kids don’t usually get too excited when they see a box on the front porch, because they know it’s probably nothing too exciting.
Then again, every now and then I’m the cool mom who gets a random shipment of marshmallows or candy bars from clients. So, while they don’t jump for joy any time they see a box, they do lurk in the general vicinity when I’m opening packages. Just in case.
On this particular day, I opened the box to discover a jar of Duke’s mayonnaise that I had ordered from Amazon.
I live in central Illinois and you can’t buy Duke’s here. I was tired of hearing from my Southern friends how Duke’s was the one true mayo. So, I decided to put it to the test.
As I lovingly lifted my new jar of mayo from the box, my daughter’s friend gave me the side eye.
I said, in a rather reverent tone, “My mayonnaise is here.”
My daughter’s friend piped up with, “At my house, we just buy mayo from the grocery store.” She left out the “…like normal people,” but I know she was thinking it.
Anyway, that’s the story of me getting hardcore judged by a ten year old.
And, because I know you’re all wondering, yes. Absolutely. It was definitely worth it. If you don’t live in an area that sells Dukes, you should probably go order some right now. (This is not a sponsored post. Duke’s has no idea who I am, but hey Duke’s! I’d love to work with you, if you’re looking for a girl who loves mayo and is willing to be judged harshly for it.)
So, I put my Duke’s to good use in this dill pickle slaw that I made. I love coleslaw, but this stuff. Wow. It is nothing like the traditional version you’d normally find at the dinner table. The dill pickle adds the best flavor and crunch to this easy side dish. But, to really amp up the flavor, I stirred in a bit of the juice from my jar of pickles. Holy heck. It was good stuff.
I’m pretty addicted to Claussen Kosher Dill pickles and recommend them for this recipe. If you have another favorite dill pickle, I’m sure it would work just as well.
Just wait a couple more weeks and I’ll be back with a sandwich recipe that uses this slaw. It’ll blow your mind.
Dill Pickle Slaw
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cup diced dill pickles
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dill pickle juice
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh dill
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a medium sized bowl and toss to coat.
- Chill for 15 minutes before serving.
Kelli says
I prefer tangy coleslaw over a sweeter flavored slaw. Plus anything dill flavored is a bonus. Good stuff!
Elena says
Second time making this and we loved it both times! Refreshing and crunchy, yum!
Karly Campbell says
I’m so glad you enjoyed this! Thanks, Elena!
Paul Tomas says
The great MAYO DEBATE, I strongly beleive DUKEs is the best ….
To prove my point I made two identical cole slaws, except for the Mayo …
first up was brand x… after serving i switched out the cole slaw to the one with DUKEs … I found that 10 out of the 12 people preferred the DUKEs.
I rest my case…
Karly says
You know, I really went through a Duke’s phase and it’s now available here in stores, but I eventually reverted back. Not to Hellman’s. (Ew.) To Kraft. It’s my all time favorite. Duke’s is second best though. ๐
Michele says
Great slaw! The amount of dressing is no where near enough though. I tripled it.
Eric Alan Bergmueller says
Yes to the Duke’s. Nothing comes close!
David J. Andrews says
I tried it and, just as advertised, I loved it. ย It goes particularly will with my braised pork butt recipe. ย Just put the pulled pork on a bun, top with this cole slaw and watch your friends demand the recipe.
Karly says
So glad you enjoyed!
Kathleen says
Love this recipe, so good. ย I added a couple stalks of celery I had in the fridge. The only slaw I make now!!!
Karly says
Sounds like a great addition!
Mary says
Just made last night & my three boys & husband loved it! The children do not normally โlikeโ coleslaw, but they gobbled this up. Wonderful recipe that is so much healthier than sugar/sweet based options.ย
Angie says
I love this coleslaw! The pickles add a nice zest and crunch.. great recipe
I will definitely have this again ..
Thank you
Karly says
Glad you gave it a try! ๐
Kevin Wood says
Just tried this tonight! ย Loved it! ย All four in my family loved it, which includes a 7 and 11 yr old. ย I did use a bit less of dried dill because I was afraid it would be too strong and it was perfect! ย Thanks for the recipe!!
DIY Home Sweet Home says
This sounds so delicious. I shared it on my blog along with 6 other dill pickle recipes.
http://www.diyhsh.com/2018/02/7-craving-busting-dill-pickle-recipes.html