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A colorful bowl of smashed pickle salad with dill and red onion on a wooden table.
Alyssa

Smashed Pickle Salad

A crunchy and tangy salad that substitutes pickles for raw cucumbers, creating a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 4 whole pickles or 16 spears, plus 1 tablespoon brine
  • 2 stalks celery thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped dill fronds and stems
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the red onion and pickle brine.
  2. On your cutting board, whack the pickles with a meat mallet or the back of a wooden spoon, then rip into 1/2-inch pieces.
  3. Add the smashed pickles to the bowl, along with the celery, sour cream, dill, and mayonnaise. Stir vigorously until creamy and combined.

Notes

This is a quick no-cook salad that's perfect for summer gatherings.