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Let’s make a tub of Dill Pickle Dip! Using chopped dill pickles, fresh herbs, garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk, you can create the perfect pickle ranch chip dip to bring to every gathering.
Dip lovers, you need to check out my wide variety of dips from warm Cheesy Barbecue Chicken Dip or Baked Caramelized Onion Dip to dessert dips like my S’mores Dip and Peanut Butter Cheesecake Dip. Perhaps you’re seeking a cool and refreshing dip, such as my Chili Lime Corn Dip or Caramelized Onion and Bacon Dip.
The Ultimate Chip Dip
If you adore ranch dip as much as I do, this dilly pickle version is tangy, garlicky, and has tons of flavor. And for the ultimate convenience, we’ll repurpose a tub of Grillo’s pickles to store our dill pickle dip; this will make for convenient storing in the fridge and a cinch to transport to an outing or gathering.
Key Ingredients
Pickles – I am using Grillo’s because they are fresh, crisp, and delicious, but the container comes in handy as you can repurpose it for storing and transporting. We’ll also add a splash of the pickle brine.
Mayo, Sour Cream, & Buttermilk – the main components for the base of this dill pickle dip.
Fresh Herbs – a heavy-handed amount of green onions, fresh dill weed, and parsley.
Garlic – freshly grated right into the dip for a burst of garlic flavor.
Salt and Pepper – since we use lots of fresh herbs and garlic, there aren’t many dry seasonings we require, other than good ole’ salt and pepper.
How to Make Dill Pickle Dip
In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, pickle brine, green onions, dill, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
Fold in the finely diced pickles, adding a splash more pickle brine if a more tangy flavor is desired.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use (I repurpose the Grillo’s pickle tub for storing). It keeps in the refrigerator for one week. Serve with potato chips or veggie sticks.
How to Make Dill Pickle Dip Healthier?
The worst offender in most ranch dips or pickle dips is the mayonnaise. It’s adds tons of creaminess and balances out the tanginess so the dip is nice and balanced. But, we all know it’s higher in fat content and adds on the calories.
The best substitute is greek yogurt. Keep in mind, this swap will yield a much tangier pickle dip. To counteract that, you can add just a pinch of honey or granulated sugar to take the edge off the acidity.
Can I Substitute Dried Herbs?
Yes, absolutely. I always prefer fresh herbs when available as they truly increase the flavor and make it taste brighter and more vibrant. However, you can still achieve a delicious taste using dried herbs.
We just need to adjust the amount of dried herbs needed:
Dill weed – 1.5 teaspoons of dried dill weed, adding a little more to taste if needed.
Parsley – 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
Green onion – Since there is no dried substitution for green onions, use 1 tablespoon dried chives instead. Plus, 1/2 tsp of onion powder.
Garlic powder – 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, adding a little more to taste if needed.
What to Pair with Dill Pickle Dip?
Chips are always a crowd favorite to serve with this ranchy dilly pickle dip. Those deliciously greasy crisp handheld snacks are the perfect complement to the fresh herbs and creamy dressing.
Veggies are wonderful as well. Fresh and crunchy and perfect for digging into this dip.
Crackers also pair great with dill pickle dip. I would select a multi-grain cracker or buttery cracker for dipping.
Use it as a topping – one of our favorite things to do with this dip is to use it as a condiment to top protein like grilled salmon of chicken.
Serve it as a salad dressing – it should go without saying that this ranch style dill pickle dip would be delicious as a dressing. It’s tangy, creamy, full of dill and herbs and makes the most flavorful dressing.
How to Serve Pickle Dip?
Right out of the tub! The reason I love Grillo’s pickles for this recipe is because of the convenient container that the pickles come in. With a wide screw-on sturdy lid, it’s the perfect party dip container that transports easily.
Bring this tub along with you to the beach, backyard BBQ’s, Super Bowl parties, and any other function where dip is welcomed (so, pretty much everywhere!).
Looking for More Dip Recipes?
From savory to sweet, there are some dip recipes you’re bound to love:
Cheesy Barbecue Chicken Dip
Baked Caramelized Onion Dip
Bacon Jalapeño Popper Dip
S’mores Dip
Peanut Butter Cheesecake Dip
Chili Lime Corn Dip
Caramelized Onion and Bacon Dip
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Dill Pickle Dip
Ingredients
- 16 oz tub Grillo's pickles* finely chopped
- 2/3 cup sour cream Greek yogurt can be used instead
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used instead
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 2-3 tablespoons pickle brine
- 3 tablespoons green onions sliced
- 3 tablespoons dill weed chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley minced
- 2 garlic cloves grated
- 1/2 tsp cracked pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, pickle brine, green onion, dill, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- Fold in the finely diced pickles**, adding a splash more pickle brine if a more tangy flavor is desired.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use (I repurpose the Grillo’s pickle tub for storing). It keeps in the refrigerator for one week. Serve with potato chips or veggie sticks.
Notes
Parsley – 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
Green onion – Since there is no dried substitution for green onions, use 1 tablespoon dried chives instead. Plus, 1/2 tsp of onion powder.
Garlic powder – 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, adding a little more to taste if needed.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I’m so happy to discover a dill pickle dip WITHOUT cream cheese. I’ve never enjoyed the thick texture of the cream cheese based dips, they just break your chips haha. This one being more like a ranch dip is incredible
Instant love! It’s like tzatziki only better. A cross between ranch and pickle dip