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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.
Valerie Whincup says
I am interested in trying this recipe, but I was wondering can you use dried dill. It’s winter here (lots of snow) so fresh dill is not available. Thank you.
Karly says
Yes, dried dill is fine. You might need to use a bit less than called for. I would adjust to taste.
Sauerkraut Billy says
This looks delicious Karly! Love your personal insights and story about the process leading up to making the coleslaw with receiving the Amazon package too! Definitely going to try this at home!
Katia says
I have a weakness for coleslaw and extra pickles….extra yum! Sounds fabulous to me! Thanks for sharing!
Colin says
I made this last night along side some cheeseburger tator tot casserole. It was delicious!
Karly says
Glad you enjoyed it!
Carol says
Dukes is by far the ONLY mayo allowed in our home. ย I even ย have to take it with me to family who live in PA because they cannot get it there. ย What a travesty, right? ย ย I don’t even like mayo, but Duke’s has changed all of that!!
Sandylee says
I work at the local grocery here in my home town in Iowa and we have a Rib Feast that is very popular. My boss does the actual cooking and everyone goes bonkers over this cookout in the parking lot. He also does some pretty amazing bbq pork roast. I think I just found the perfect side for all this yumminess.
Karly says
Ooh, I need to visit Iowa! ๐
Tina S says
Is the pickle slaw okay to make the day before? Some slaws get better with time and others seems to just become a mushy mess. I wasn’t sure which camp this would fall into. I’m thinking about making this and your BBQ pork for Christmas Eve dinner and would like to do as much ahead of time as possible!
Karly says
It will release a bit of juice and not be as crisp if you make it the day before. I’d probably mix together everything but the cabbage and then toss that in closer to dinner time. ๐
Stacey says
This is absolutely my new favourite thing, I just had it on my pulled pork sandwich and it was sooo good.
Thanx so much, pregnant in Canada ๐
Karly says
Yay! That’s how I love it best too!
jennifer says
I can’t wait to try this but as a Northeastern girl, I have to use Hellmans mayo. I tried Dukes but I still LOVE Hellmans mayo the best. I do love dill pickles so much that as a child I could eat a whole quart and then drink the juice. In one day!!
Karly says
I was a Hellman’s girl up until I tried the Due’s. ๐ And I’m with you on the pickles! I LOVE the juice, but my word, it makes me thirsty.
Anna Banana says
Sounds wonderful! I am a mad pickle lover and look forward to making this. As usual, you’ve made my mouth water.
Stacy Pike says
Duke’s is the best mayo ever! The plant is in my hometown and the only mayo I’d ever eaten before we moved to Cincinnati. My parents used to ship it to us, give it as birthday & Christmas gifts, etc. Now we live in VA and can buy it at the store (of course they can get it in Cincinnati now too!) glad you finally tried it and loved it!
Krystle says
I am not a coleslaw fan, but I love dill pickles! I really want to try this, love that it’s low carb too!
Karly says
Give it a shot – it’s not like traditional coleslaw, so you just might love it! ๐
Vickie says
Hi Karly,
We live a little downstate from you, closer to St. Louis. Duke’s has been here for a few years now; have no idea why it hasn’t migrated further up the state yet! It’s amazing-never thought I would give up our old brand, but Duke’s is the bomb! Thanks for sharing the coleslaw recipe-sounds yummy!
Karly says
Lucky you! Hopefully it makes it’s way upstate soon!
Karen @ On the Banks of Salt Creek says
Brilliant. I love coleslaw and my pickling cucumbers have been so prolific this year that I’ve already made five GALLONS of dill pickles.
Pinned.
Your Mama says
Looks yummy! Can’t wait to try it!