Zesty Dill Pickle Coleslaw for Your Beef BBQ Boards
This Dill Pickle Coleslaw is a vibrant, zesty twist on a BBQ classic that perfectly complements rich, smoky flavors. With its creamy dressing and crunchy texture, it’s a crowd-pleasing addition to any summer feast.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 bag pre-shredded coleslaw mix (green and red cabbage with carrots)
- 1/2 head green cabbage (if shredding your own)
- 1/4 head red cabbage (if shredding your own)
- 1 cup crunchy dill pickles, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 cup full-fat mayonnaise (or light mayonnaise)
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Veggies: Get your cabbage mix ready. If using a pre-shredded bag, simply open it up. If shredding your own, shred and place in a very large mixing bowl. Finely chop dill pickles and finely dice red onion, then add to the bowl with the cabbage.
- Whip Up the Dressing: In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), dill pickle juice, Dijon mustard, granulated sugar, fresh dill, and a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined, adjusting seasoning if needed.
- Combine and Coat: Pour the dressing over the shredded cabbage, chopped pickles, and red onion in the large mixing bowl.
- Toss Gently: Using a large spoon or your clean hands, gently toss all the ingredients together until well coated with the dressing.
- Chill for Flavor Melding: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally 4 hours or overnight.
- Taste and Serve: Before serving, give the coleslaw another stir and adjust seasoning if necessary. Transfer to a serving bowl and present it on your BBQ board.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Chilling the coleslaw is essential for flavor melding. Use high-quality dill pickles for the best taste, and adjust the dressing based on the moisture content of your cabbage to prevent it from becoming watery.