13 Tangy Pickle Recipes That You’ll Relish Making Again and Again
Put them on sandwiches, salads, and even pizza.
There are two kinds of people: pickle lovers and people who just haven’t come around yet. Pickle fanatics know there’s nothing quite like that tangy, crunchy bite. Not only is it the perfect topping for burgers and sandwiches, but it's also a key ingredient in classic potato salads and cucumber recipes, as well as a great way to preserve your summer vegetables.
No matter how you eat them, these best pickle recipes are worth a try. Pickles are a great way add a pop of zesty, crisp flavor to salads, sliders, and tacos. You can even try making your own pickle pizza! Of course, you can enjoy them on their own or you can fry them up for a crunchy snack.
If you want to make your own, homemade pickles are surprisingly easy. Start with cucumbers, then make a simple brine with vinegar, water, salt, and seasonings like dill. As the vegetables sit, they soak up more and more flavor. Ahead, you’ll find both homemade pickle recipes and plenty of tasty ways to use pickles, whether they’re store-bought or made in your own kitchen.
Dill Pickle Slaw
Rather than a creamy dressing, this slaw is coated in a bright, tangy vinaigrette made with dill pickle brine. Finely chopped dill pickles and fresh dill layer in even more of that irresistible flavor!
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Quick Pickles
Made with a tangy-sweet vinegar brine, these pickles are ready in about 15 minutes with no canning required. They’re perfect for piling onto burgers, sandwiches, and barbecue plates—or snacking straight from the jar.
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Pickle Cheeseburger Bites
If you think every burger is better with pickles, you’ll love this recipe where the pickles don’t just top the burger, they’re the buns. The mini patties are topped with melty American cheese, then threaded onto skewers with dill pickle chips, plum tomato, and lettuce.
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Dill Pickle Pizza
The only thing better than a cheesy pizza is one with pickles! The sauce is made of ranch dip with shredded mozzarella and white cheddar cheese. Of course, it's topped with dill pickle chips and fresh dill.
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Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs
This twist on deviled eggs is definitely a big dill. It has dill pickles and freshly chopped dill in the filling, plus pickles on top. That means you get triple the flavor in each bite.
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Dill Pickle Ranch
Try this twist on classic ranch. It's creamy, garlicky, and packed with herbs, but it has an extra punch from tangy chopped dill pickles. Use it as a dressing or a dip!
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Fried Pickles
Fried pickles are one snack that we just can't get enough of. The tangy pickle chips are dredged and fried to create an addicting snack that's perfect for dipping in cool ranch dressing.
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Dill Pickle Dip
"No party is complete without a dip or two, and even if you're throwing a party for one, you're going to want to have this dill pickle dip on hand," says Ree.
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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Along with diced pickles, this pasta salad is loaded with fresh dill to really enhance that pickle flavor. Serve it up for a holiday potluck or any BBQ side.
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Refrigerator Pickles
Start by layering cucumber slices, dill, mustard seeds, and scallions in a mason jar before pouring in white wine vinegar. After sitting in the refrigerator for eight hours, you've got pickles that can be used for up to two weeks.
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Pickle Bun Sandwich
You can pile pickles with Thanksgiving leftovers like stuffing, turkey, and cranberry sauce. But you can also make a pickle bun sandwich at anytime with your favorite lunch meat and go-to toppings.
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Ham Sandwiches with Quick Pickles
These quick pickles are made from Kirby cucumbers which are smaller than regular cucumbers, but great for pickling because they're super crunchy! They'll elevate just about any sandwich you make.
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Air Fryer Fried Pickles
This lightened-up version of fried pickles is made with bread crumbs and cornmeal for extra crunch. Plus, the air fryer makes it easy to whip up without much mess!
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