Dill Pickle Coleslaw is creamy and tangy, making it a great side dish for all kinds of BBQ. From burgers to ribs to brisket, this coleslaw complements them all. And it is great for packing up to enjoy at a summer picnic in the park.
When we make this coleslaw, we serve it as both a side dish and a topping. It has become one of our favourite coleslaws because of its bold flavours. It is also a great coleslaw to pack for a picnic.
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Ingredients For Dill Pickle Coleslaw
Making this coleslaw is fairly easy. All that is needed is a large bowl and the following ingredients.
- Coleslaw mix. Freshly grated cabbage and carrots can be used in place of the premade bagged coleslaw.
- Mayonnaise.
- Dill pickles and the brine in the jar.
- Dried dill.
- Garlic powder.
- Sea salt.
For the pickles, we use our homemade pickles.
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How To Serve Dill Pickle Cole Slaw
There are many ways to use coleslaw. It makes a great side dish but there are also other ways to use it.
- Wraps. Add Dill Pickle Coleslaw into wraps along with shredded or sliced meat. It adds crunch as well as flavour.
- Pulled pork sandwiches. Coleslaw adds a creamy, crunchy and tangy flavour that balances out the flavours of the pork.
- Tacos. This coleslaw makes a tasty topping for tacos instead of lettuce. The crunch and the salty, sourness of the pickles give tacos an extra flavour level.
- Burgers. We love to add this coleslaw as a topping on burgers, especially Turkey Burgers.
- Fried Chicken. The tangy flavour of this coleslaw pairs well with crispy fried chicken.
Can Coleslaw Be Made Ahead?
Yes, Dill Pickle Coleslaw can be made ahead of time. We recommend making it about an hour or two before serving to allow the flavours to come together.
The cabbage in the coleslaw will soften as it sits and will become mushy after a day or two, so it is best to serve it within 12 hours of preparing it.
The sauce can be made up to 24 hours before adding it to the cabbage mix. Store it in the fridge in a mason jar or airtight container until you are ready to mix it all together. We do this when we want to take it on a picnic or to a potluck. We mix it just before transporting it so it is fresh when we want to serve it.
Storing Leftover Dill Pickle Coleslaw
Leftover coleslaw should be kept in the fridge in a covered container. It will stay fresh for up to two days, but is best if it is used within 24 hours of mixing together.
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Dill Pickle Coleslaw
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp dill pickle brine, from, the pickles.
- 1 Tbsp dried dill
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 cup diced dill pickles
- 400 grams coleslaw mix
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, pickle juice, dried dill, garlic powder, and sea salt together.
- Add the coleslaw mix and diced pickles.
- Toss to coat.
- Store covered in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Stir before serving.
Love this! the flavor of the dill pickles really stands out and makes this coleslaw taste so good.