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Dill Pickle Chopped Salad

Zesty Dill Pickle Chopped Salad That Brightens Any Meal

A refreshing Dill Pickle Chopped Salad that's quick to prepare and perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce finely chopped
  • 2 cups green kale chopped
  • 1 cup red cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 cup radish julienned
  • 1 cup dill pickle diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill
For the Dressing
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small shallot finely chopped
  • ¼ cup pickle juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • to taste teaspoon sea salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Food Processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by washing and chopping your greens. In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of finely chopped romaine lettuce and 2 cups of chopped green kale. Next, add 1 cup of thinly sliced red cabbage and 1 cup of julienned radish. Toss gently to mix.
  2. Take 1 cup of dill pickles and dice them into bite-sized pieces. Fold the pickles into your mixed greens.
  3. In a food processor or blender, combine 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 finely chopped shallot, and the diced pickles. Add 2 tablespoons of fresh dill, ¼ cup of pickle juice, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and ½ cup of olive oil. Blend until smooth.
  4. Drizzle approximately ½ cup of your dressing over the prepared salad base. Use tongs to gently toss everything together.
  5. Just before serving, sprinkle with additional fresh dill and, if desired, crumble ½ cup of feta cheese over the top.
  6. Scoop portions of the salad into bowls and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, prepare the salad just before serving to maintain the texture. Store leftovers undressed for up to a day.

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