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Dill Pickle Coleslaw

Stacey – June 3, 2020 – 41 Comments

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Dill Pickle Coleslaw in a green bowl

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Y’all, I just love pickles. By themselves,  fried, in a delicious dip, on just about anything. I just love them. Kosher, dill, half sour, all of them. 

One of my mom’s favorite stories to tell about when I was little is about the time she caught me standing in the kitchen with the fridge door open drinking all of the juice out of a jar of pickles. So yeah, I like pickles. 

Dill Pickle Coleslaw in a green bowl

A few years back, I did a bbq chicken slider that had a dill pickle slaw and the truth of the matter is, the pickle slaw was way more popular than the sliders themselves. So I decided that Dill Pickle Coleslaw deserved a little more recognition than just being tossed on a slider.  

I got in the kitchen last weekend to work on this one a little more and I think I stumbled onto something amazing. I tweaked my original recipe a little and have come up with what I think is the perfect slaw. It’s a balance of tangy and tart, with TONS of pickle flavor.

Now, you’ve got to be a pickle lover to appreciate this, but even my wife, who isn’t a huge pickle lover, absolutely loved this. She came in the kitchen as I was working on it and took one bite and said, “Ok, stop right there. Don’t do anything else. That stuff is amazing!” She knows I have a tendency to constantly tweak and change – sometimes doing more harm than good. She saved me from myself. 🙂

Cause, y’all… this stuff is GOOD!

Dill Pickle Coleslaw with wooden spoon

This recipe is quick, easy, and amazingly delicious. It’s the perfect opportunity to take advantage of one of those bags of shredded coleslaw mix in the produce section of the grocery store. I really like to use the tri-color one for the additional color and texture, but the plain will work just as well. And yes, if you’re feeling super ambitious, you can shred your own cabbage if you’re so inclined. You’ll need between 7 and 8 cups of shredded cabbage – or about 1 pound. 

Dill Pickle Coleslaw in a green bowl

As with many things, this dish gets better after it has a little time to let those flavors get happy together. An hour or two will do. I just always suggest, especially with coleslaw, that you taste it after it has rested and adjust the seasonings as necessary. Many times the salt in the dressing will pull a little water out of the cabbage and dilute the flavors down a touch, so just grab a taste before you serve it. Y’all enjoy!

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Dill Pickle Coleslaw

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Author Stacey Little | SouthernBite.com

Ingredients

  • 1 (16-ounce) package coleslaw mix
  • 1/2 sweet onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup finely chopped dill pickles
  • 1 cup mayo
  • 2 tablespoons pickle juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, make the dressing by combining the onion, pickles, mayo, pickle juice, dill, garlic powder, and salt. Add the coleslaw mix and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to combine. When ready to serve, taste and add additional salt if necessary, then serve.
Dill Pickle Coleslaw with wooden spoon
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  1. Louise

    August 29, 2022 at 1:11 pm

    I made this recipe the other day and it was AMAZING. I didn’t change a thing. I will definitely make this again.

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    • Stacey

      August 30, 2022 at 11:27 am

      Thank you so much Louise!

      Reply
  2. Rozella Moore

    August 29, 2022 at 7:29 am

    I have never liked a sweet Cole Slaw so I make it like this. I put the Spanish olives with the pepper stuffing in mine with a little crated carrot and Mayonnaise. A little salt and onion power for seasoning.

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    • Stacey

      August 29, 2022 at 8:53 am

      Sounds great!

      Reply
    • Stacey

      August 30, 2022 at 11:21 am

      I also love a very vinegar-y coleslaw!

      Reply
  3. Baby dd

    June 24, 2022 at 9:59 pm

    I made This dill pickle coleslaw yumo
    I also added 1/4 cut of lemon juice and 2 tablespoon of spicy mustard for a great saucy coleslaw
    PS I never cut up anything I use the food processor for everything !
    Very good even my dawg baby dd liked it
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    • Stacey

      June 27, 2022 at 10:35 am

      Oh good!

      Reply
      • Bonnie

        September 23, 2022 at 2:01 pm

        For Stacy….this has onions in it which are TOXIC to dogs and can cause kidney failure. But…you are correct, this is an awesome salad.

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    • Bonnie

      September 23, 2022 at 2:04 pm

      ….this has onions in it which are TOXIC to dogs and can cause kidney failure. But…you are correct, this is an awesome salad.

      Reply
  4. CK

    June 10, 2022 at 4:34 pm

    Definitely making this again. Followed recipe to the T & it turned out perfectly!! Great change. It’s fun to try new coleslaw flavors. This is a keeper!

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    • Stacey

      June 13, 2022 at 8:43 am

      So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  5. Dianne

    June 4, 2022 at 2:23 pm

    What type of mayo would be best. I usually prefer Miracle Whip but would this recipe be more of a Hellman’s mayo? Thanks!

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    • Stacey

      June 7, 2022 at 1:54 pm

      I use Duke’s, but yes, mayo would be best. I wouldn’t recommend Miracle Whip here.

      Reply
  6. Aileen

    May 26, 2022 at 4:24 pm

    Stacey, do you remember Luby’s Cafeteria? Or was that only in Texas? They had a coleslaw with pickles similar to this. I loved it! Thank you for the recipe!

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    • Stacey

      June 7, 2022 at 2:10 pm

      I’m guessing that it’s a Texas thing, as I’ve never heard of it. But if Aileen is recommending it, you know I want to try it now!!!

      Reply
  7. Baltisraul

    May 26, 2022 at 11:05 am

    I either lost my dill pickle coleslaw recipe or my wife threw it out, I’m thinking the latter. So since I’m charged with making the Boston Butt on Memorial Day, she will just have to accept it. haha Will make 1 day in advance and add 1/2 tea to 1 tea of tarragon vinegar. My secret weapon!!

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    • Stacey

      May 26, 2022 at 3:01 pm

      That tarragon vinegar sounds like a great addition! Enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Leslie

    July 18, 2021 at 10:57 pm

    I have a jar of dill pickle relish in the pantry. Could that replace the pickles & juice?

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    • Stacey

      July 19, 2021 at 2:00 pm

      Sure could! Enjoy!

      Reply
  9. Koryn

    June 20, 2021 at 1:44 pm

    So good! Had to try this asap and it’s my new favorite coleslaw.

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    • Stacey

      June 21, 2021 at 11:28 am

      Love it! So happy to hear that!

      Reply
  10. AKM

    May 18, 2021 at 3:53 pm

    I’m going to make some keto Nashville hot chicken in my air fryer this week, and as you probably know, pickles are the preferred condiment/side for that, so this cole slaw is PERFECT.

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    • Stacey

      May 19, 2021 at 9:22 am

      Hope it turns out great for you!

      Reply
  11. Deborah

    April 7, 2021 at 3:38 pm

    I’m not much of a coleslaw person but this was very good.

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    • Stacey

      April 8, 2021 at 10:29 am

      Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  12. Rebecca

    June 14, 2020 at 2:55 pm

    I love it! I like pickles with pork barbecue and slaw is always too sweet. I said, this would be great with barbecue and it IS! It is my new side dish for picnics!

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    • Stacey

      June 19, 2020 at 11:38 am

      Awesome! I’m so glad you enjoyed this!

      Reply
  13. Tiina

    June 7, 2020 at 3:30 am

    This was brilliant! The pickles were something I had never imagined to add to coleslaw but when I saw your recipe I knew I was hooked even before tasting it ???? Thank you !

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    • Stacey

      June 8, 2020 at 3:57 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Tina!!

      Reply
  14. Edgar Mathews

    June 5, 2020 at 12:53 pm

    totally sold me… I love med some pickles, B&B or dill…. so now tomorrow at the store I’ll pick up some coleslaw mix (I have everything else) and whip a batch of this delicious looking slaw….. thanks so much Stacey!!

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    • Stacey

      June 5, 2020 at 2:05 pm

      Thanks so much, Edgar! Sure hope you’ll enjoy it!

      Reply
      • Edgar Mathews

        June 8, 2020 at 3:33 pm

        So, I made some over the weekend…. and it was delicious!!! Easy to make and a great side dish. I made two changes… I left out the dry dill ( I don’t care for dry dill) and instead of coleslaw mix I use the broccoli slaw mix… just the best slaw recipe ever!! Thanks again!!

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        • Stacey

          June 8, 2020 at 3:53 pm

          That sounds great, Edgar! So glad you enjoyed it!!

          Reply
  15. Anne

    June 3, 2020 at 5:53 pm

    Thank you for this recipe. Sounds just about what I do. I also add some chopped up apple (with a little lemon juice to help prevent browning) and small diced green bell pepper. Love dill pickles in coleslaw. Sweet pickles are nasty! ????

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    • Stacey

      June 4, 2020 at 9:04 am

      Those sound like some great additions! Hope it turns out great for you!

      Reply
  16. Amye

    June 3, 2020 at 1:50 pm

    This sounds wonderful! Can’t wait to try it.

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    • Stacey

      June 3, 2020 at 2:15 pm

      Sure hope it turns out great for you!!

      Reply
  17. Bessie

    June 3, 2020 at 11:42 am

    Well, this sounded so good I wanted to try it. Woops no cabbage.. Still determined—lots of caluflower and broc in the frig. so I used them instead. It was WONDERFUL love that dressing. Thank you.

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    • Stacey

      June 3, 2020 at 2:15 pm

      I think that sounds like an amazing substitution! So glad you enjoyed it!!

      Reply

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