Creamy Dill Pickle Coleslaw

When You Level Up Your Coleslaw Game…

Say hello to my brand new cabbage slaw obsession, dill pickle slaw – it’s all I want to eat right now! t’s bursting with so much flavor and texture – imagine, a pile of crunchy cabbage and smattering of crisp dill pickles smothered in a tangy, herby, and creamy dressing. It also happens to be the perfect accompaniment to any BBQ pulled pork or BBQ chicken (I mean, just imagine pickles + slaw + BBQ… it really is a match made in heaven).

I created the simple dressing for this slaw with a combination of Greek yogurt and mayo, so you get a creamy dressing that has all the flavor of mayo, but with none of the heaviness. And then to amp up the dill pickle flavor, I leaned on ingredients you’ll find in actual pickles– like yellow mustard, garlic, dried dill and actual pickle juice to really drive the point home. On that note, let’s talk about the star of the show, the pickles. Personally, I’m a fan of refrigerated pickles for this recipe, such as Klausen halves, but you can use whichever brand you have on hand and it is your favorite.

Now, for all of us who like a good ‘ole kitchen shortcut (*raises hand), you can absolutely use a bagged slaw mix for this recipe, however thinly sliced fresh cabbage works beautifully and soaks up the sauce oh-so well. I’m loving serving this slaw on pulled pork or bbq chicken sandwiches, but seriously delicious as a stand alone side for anything grilled, BBQed and beyond.