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Pickle Juice Ranch Cucumber Salad

Pickle Juice Ranch Cucumber Salad for a Refreshing Summer Treat

This Pickle Juice Ranch Cucumber Salad is a refreshing summer dish that complements any barbecue, utilizing leftover pickle juice for a creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Persian Cucumbers or English cucumbers if unavailable
  • 1 cup Pickles Optional; use dill pickles for classic flavor
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Pickle Juice Ranch Dressing made from leftover dill pickle juice
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used as a lower-calorie option
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise use organic for best results
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard essential for depth of flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Onion onion powder is an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley fresh chives can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Dill optional but recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Salt essential for seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper adds a subtle heat

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • cutting board
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pickle juice, salt, and dried dill. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  2. Wash and dry the Persian cucumbers thoroughly. Slice them into thin rounds, about ¼ inch thick.
  3. Pour the prepared dressing over the bowl of sliced cucumbers and toss gently.
  4. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chop cucumbers into uniform rounds for even coating and flavor absorption. Adjust the pickle juice in the dressing to suit your taste. Refrigerate before serving for best results.

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