Pickle Juice Salad Dressing

Published August 21 2024 by Dr. Stephanie Gray, DC

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Don’t throw out the pickle juice after the pickles are all gone! It has tremendous flavour that can be used for other recipes. You may have seen my Dill Pickle Hummus recipe that I made recently using leftover pickle juice and dill pickles to add flavour to a classic (but kind of plain) recipe. A quick Pinterest search will reveal that you can make marinades, potato salad, dirty martini’s, deviled eggs and other dishes using leftover pickle juice. Today, we’re using leftover pickle juice to make a salad dressing.

It only takes a minute to make this simple yet delicious, Pickle Juice Salad Dressing. Simple ingredients. Inexpensive to make and much healthier for you than store bought, factory made salad dressing.

This Pickle Juice Salad Dressing is made with olive oil, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, finely diced pickle, garlic, fresh dill, salt and pepper. It’s ok to skip the fresh dill if you don’t have fresh herbs on-hand.  So simple, yet so delicious. Use it as a salad dressing or a marinade for chicken.

You should always make your own salad dressings. Commercial salad dressings use toxic oils (usually soybean and canola) and add emulsifiers to keep the oil and vinegar from separating. There is mounting evidence that emulsifiers disrupt gut health and contribute to inflammation. Some emulsifiers have also been connected to colon cancer.

Emulsifiers are abundant in packaged food. Read labels to be aware of what is in the packaged food that you buy. Reduce consumption of emulsifiers for better health.

Dijon mustard is a natural emulsifier. Shaking the ingredients in a mason jar also naturally emulsifies your ingredients!

Make your own salad dressing for better fats, no emulsifiers and no sugar or other food additives.

Generally, any home made salad dressings are inexpensive and easy to make and the ingredients are always healthier.

This dressing will quickly become on of your favourites!

Try my other healthy salad dressing  recipes:

Lemon Thyme Salad Dressing

Summer Herb Salad Dressing

Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

Cashew Caesar Salad Dressing

Lemon Vinaigrette

Italian Salad Dressing

Creamy Lemon Tahini Maple Salad Dressing

Cilantro Cumin Salad Dressing

Blueberry Salad Dressing

 Turmeric Italian Salad Dressing with a colourful salad

Roasted Poblano Salad Dressing with a Beef Fajiita Salad

Why you should always make your own salad dressing!

Simple and Quick: It takes just a few minutes to whip up with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry and garden.

Healthy Ingredients: You control the quality of the ingredients, avoiding pro-inflammatory industrial seed oils, high fructose corn syrup, sugar,  preservatives and additives found in store-bought versions. Fresh dill is packed with vitamins and anti-oxidants.

Freshness:  Fresh herbs brings a natural and fresher taste that’s missing from store bought dressings.

Versatile Use: Great not only on salads but also as a marinade for meats or use it on grilled veggies.

Cost-Effective: Making it at home can be more affordable than buying pre-made dressings.

Nutrient-Dense: When made with fresh herbs and quality mustard, it can be a nutritious addition to your meals.

Food Intolerance-Friendly: This recipe is suitable for vegans, vegetarians, and various diets like gluten-free, dairy-free, soy free, paleo, or keto.

Fun to Make: It’s a simple yet rewarding way to get creative in the kitchen.

Impress Guests: Homemade dressing can elevate a meal and impress friends and family with your culinary skills. People will certainly ask you for the recipe!

How to Store this Dill Pickle Salad Dressing?

Store leftover dressing in a mason jar or glass container. Can be stored at room temperature. Use within 1 week.

I’m a doctor of chiropractic, with a special interest in nutrition. I am passionate about healthy eating and using food to heal thyself. Food should be made in a kitchen not a factory. I believe in eating whole foods, keeping processed foods to a minimum. It is my goal to show you that eating healthy and cooking at home can be simple and very rewarding! All of my recipes are gluten-free. Some are ketogenic or paleo friendly.

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