🥒☀️ Garlic Dill Pickle Coleslaw

🥒☀️ Garlic Dill Pickle Coleslaw

🥒☀️ Garlic Dill Pickle Coleslaw

Some things don't need fixing. They just need pickles. Coleslaw is a summer staple, but toss in crunchy Tommy Pickles Garlic Dill Pickles, a splash of that tangy brine, and a creamy dressing, and suddenly the side dish is stealing the show.

Classic coleslaw? Sure. Classic with a little extra pickle? Even better. A dill-icious upgrade.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Coleslaw

  • 6 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped Tommy Pickles Garlic Dill Pickles
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill (optional)
  • 2 tbsp thinly sliced green onion (optional)

For the Dressing

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise 
  • 2 tbsp Tommy Pickles Garlic Dill pickle brine
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste

🧑 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Vegetables (10 Minutes)

  1. Add the shredded cabbage, carrots, chopped Tommy Pickles Garlic Dill pickles to a large bowl.
  2. If desired, add in the fresh dill and green onion to the same bowl.
  3. Toss everything together so that the pickle pieces are evenly distributed throughout the slaw.

Step 2: Make the Dressing (5 Minutes)

  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Tommy Pickles Garlic Dill pickle brine, apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
  2. Whisk until smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Bring It All Together (5 Minutes)

  1. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated. Add the dressing a little at a time until you find your desired creamy-to-crunchy ratio.

Step 4:Let It Chill (30 Minutes)

  1. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors set. 

Step 5: Ready to Serve 

  1. Give the coleslaw one more toss before serving. Taste and add a little more brine, black pepper, or salt, if needed. 
  2. Serve cold.

🔥 Why We Put Garlic Dill in the Slaw

This is where the Garlic Dill Pickles earn their keep. They add a crisp, tangy bite to every forkful, while the pickle brine cuts through the creamy dressing and keeps things fresh instead of heavy. Garlic, dill, and black pepper bring the flavor without turning your coleslaw into a jar of pickles.

⏱ Time Breakdown

  • Prep: 20 minutes
  • Chill: 30 minutes
  • Total: 50 minutes

🥒 Make It With Tommy Pickles

Classic coleslaw at heart. Tommy Pickles by personality.

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