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Chopped Dill Pickle Salad with Creamy Dill Ranch

This Chopped Dill Pickle Salad with Creamy Dill Ranch features crunchy vegetables topped with a dill pickle brine ranch dressing and crispy dill panko breadcrumbs.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dill Pickle, Dill Pickles, Lunch, Salad
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Jamie

Ingredients

For the Creamy Dill Ranch:

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup pickle brine
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1 tsp dried dill

For the salad:

  • 2 cups kale, chopped
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 3/4 cup green cabbage, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red cabbage, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions, optional
  • 1/3 cup radishes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped

For the crunchy dill panko breadcrumbs:

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp dried dill
  • 1/2 tsp white vinegar powder (see below for source)

Instructions

For the Creamy Dill Ranch:

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. This recipe will make more dressing than you need - store in the refrigerator until you make this salad again!

For the crunchy dill panko breadcrumbs:

  • Add olive oil to a small saute pan set over medium heat.
  • Grate the garlic directly into the pan. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add panko breadcrumbs, dill, and white vinegar powder. Stir to combine.
  • Allow mixture to sit over heat for about one minute. Shake the pan: the breadcrumbs should be starting to turn golden brown. Continue cooking until breadcrumbs are completely browned. Remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl to cool as you assemble the salad.

To make the salad:

  • Combine the kale, romaine, cabbages, radish, and dill in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with the creamy dill ranch and top with the crunchy dill panko breadcrumbs. Toss to combine.
  • Serve with additional dill panko breadcrumbs and fresh dill. And sure - you can add chopped pickles, too!