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Published: Jun 26, 2022 by Tino Marie · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Dill Pickle Salad Dressing (Vinaigrette)

You’re going to want to douse all of the summer salads in this incredible, homemade Dill Pickle Salad Dressing (Vinaigrette). Plus, it’s a fantastic way to use leftover pickle juice. 

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Dill pickles seem to be all the rage this fine summer of 2022 and I AM HERE FOR IT. I hope you are too because this Dill Pickle Salad Dressing I’m about to lay on you is lit. And super easy to make!

This pickle lover is also the person who saves leftover pickle juice, which clutters up the top shelf of the refrigerator until I find a tasty use for it. While leftover pickle juice typically gets used in marinades, it also makes a fantastic salad dressing. It’s the perfect acid because it brings its own distinct dill-y flavor to the vinaigrette party. 

This Dill Pickle Salad Dressing is so incredibly tasty that you’re going to want to add it to everything from simple garden salads, to pasta salads, to potato salads. You're definitely going to want to use it on this Dill Pickle Pasta Salad - this dressing was made for it! Plus it’s super easy to make, requiring only 5 ingredients! You are welcome.

Get ready, I’m about to bring that big dill pickle energy with this amazing homemade salad dressing.

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  • Ingredients needed for Dill Pickle Vinaigrette
  • How do you make Dill Pickle Salad Dressing?
  • Instructions for Dill Pickle Salad Dressing
  • Pickle Salad Dressing Substitutions
  • Pickle Salad Dressing Variations
  • Equipment
  • Storage
  • Other Dill-icous Things You Can Do with Pickles
  • Dill Pickle Salad Dressing (Vinaigrette)

What ingredients do I need to make a Dill Pickle Vinaigrette?

This Dill Pickle Salad Dressing is super easy to whip up and only requires 5 ingredients - which gets you a solid base to tweak with salt and pepper. Or perhaps you’ll want to add a little heat to the final product with red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.

Ingredients needed for Dill Pickle Vinaigrette

  • Canola oil
  • Dill pickle juice (I used Gedney) 
  • Dijon mustard
  • Dried dill
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper (optional, to taste)
  • Red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper (optional, to taste)

See recipe card for quantities. Dill pickle juice can vary in saltiness from brand to brand, so you may not want to add any additional salt.

How do you make Dill Pickle Salad Dressing?

Push the easy button by using a blender or food processor once you’ve got your ingredients ready to go.

Instructions for Dill Pickle Salad Dressing

Add pickle juice, Dijon mustard, dried dill, and garlic powder to a blender or food processor. 

Start the blender or food processor. Slowly start drizzling in the canola oil, keeping the blender or food processor running the entire time.

Turn off the blender or food processor once you’ve added all of the canola oil. This should only take 1 - 2 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasonings - you may want to add salt and pepper, or maybe even some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. If you add any seasonings, pulse a few times to combine.

Refrigerate in a lidded container, like a Mason jar, until ready to use. Shake the Dill Pickle Salad  Dressing vigorously before each use.

Pickle Salad Dressing Substitutions

Check out the following subs should you want to make a few adjustments to the basic Dill Pickle Salad Dressing recipe.

  • Canola oil - Instead, use one of the following oils, replacing it with an equivalent amount: extra virgin olive, peanut, avocado, or grapeseed.
  • Dijon mustard - I like a classic Dijon here, but you can also opt for a stone ground mustard. Or you could swap in a different emulsifier like mayonnaise if you’d prefer. 
  • Dill - If using fresh, add 2-3 tablespoons to replace the dried dill.
  • Garlic powder - You can leave it out or replace it with a small fresh clove of garlic. You could also use an equal amount of onion powder instead.

If you really want to push the pickle envelope, try adding in a few dashes of Trader Joe’s Dill Pickle Seasoning. It really ups the pickle ante!

Pickle Salad Dressing Variations

Add a twist to the basic recipe with these suggested variations: 

  • Spicy Dill Pickle Dressing - Add ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of red pepper flakes.
  • Garlic Dill Pickle Dressing - Increase the garlic powder by ½ teaspoon or use 1 large-ish garlic clove.
  • Ranch Dill Pickle Dressing - Add in ½ to 1 tablespoon of dry Ranch seasoning.
  • Lemon Pepper Dill Pickle Dressing - Add in some freshly squeezed lemon juice, maybe even a little of that lemon zest for an extra pop, as well as some black pepper. I’d recommend starting with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and a ¼ teaspoon of black pepper, then taste and adjust to suit your tastes.

Equipment

Blender or food processor

Storage

Store the Dill Pickle Vinaigrette in a lidded container (like a Mason jar) in the refrigerator. For best results, use within 14 days. If using fresh ingredients (fresh dill, garlic cloves) use within 7 days. Shake well before using.

Other Dill-icous Things You Can Do with Pickles

There are so many dill-icious things you can do with pickles. Such as making hot appetizers like Air Fryer Pickle Spears or Dill Pickle Quesadillas. Or keep things cool with Cream Cheese Pickle Rollups, Taco Pickle Chip Dip, or Spicy Cream Cheese Pickle Dip.

Told you I was HERE for it!

dill pickle salad dressing

Dill Pickle Salad Dressing (Vinaigrette)

You’re going to want to douse all of the summer salads in this incredible, homemade Dill Pickle Salad Dressing (Vinaigrette). Plus, it’s a fantastic way to use leftover pickle juice.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup

Equipment

  • 1 Blender
  • 1 Food processor

Ingredients
  

  • ⅔ cup canola oil
  • ⅓ cup pickle juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • tablespoon dill dried
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper, to taste (optional)
  • red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Add pickle juice, Dijon mustard, dried dill, and garlic powder to a blender or food processor. 
  • Start the blender or food processor. Slowly start drizzling in the canola oil, keeping the blender or food processor running the entire time.
  • Turn off the blender or food processor once you’ve added all of the canola oil. This should only take 1 - 2 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings - you may want to add salt and pepper, or maybe even some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. If you add any seasonings, pulse a few times to combine.
  • Refrigerate in a lidded container, like a Mason jar, until ready to use. Shake the Dill Pickle Salad Dressing vigorously before each use.

Notes

Dill pickle juice can vary in saltiness from brand to brand, so you may not want to add any additional salt.
Add a pinch or two of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper if you'd like to add some heat.
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