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Pickle Juice Ranch Cucumber Salad

Pickle Juice Ranch Cucumber Salad: A Cool Summer Delight

Enjoy this refreshing Pickle Juice Ranch Cucumber Salad, a perfect side dish for your summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 cups Persian Cucumbers Substitute with English cucumbers if needed.
  • 1 cup Pickles Optional, fine-chopped or sliced.
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Optional, provides sharp bite.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Pickle Juice Ranch Dressing Use dill pickle juice for extra flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Consider Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Organic mayo recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Onion Or use onion powder.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Provides aromatic depth.
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley Feel free to use chives instead.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Dill Fresh dill can also be used.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and dill pickle juice until creamy and smooth. Adjust the quantity of pickle juice according to taste.
  2. Rinse and dry the Persian cucumbers. Slice them thinly for a crunchy texture. If using English cucumbers, you can leave the skin on. Add sliced cucumbers to a large mixing bowl with optional chopped pickles and red onion.
  3. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the cucumber mixture. Gently toss everything together to ensure even coating.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended.

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