A cold, crunchy, creamy salad made with fresh veggies, pickle juice, and a rich dressing. Low in carbs, full of flavor, and ready in minutes. Perfect for keto, or anyone who loves pickles.
1½ cups chopped cucumber
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup diced red onion
½ cup chopped dill pickles
1 tbsp pickle juice (more if you like it tangy)
½ cup full-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt
2 tbsp mayo
1 tsp yellow mustard (optional)
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: chopped boiled egg, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar, diced avocado, fresh dill or parsley
Chop all the veggies and add them to a large bowl.
Add the chopped pickles and pickle juice.
In a small bowl, mix sour cream, mayo, mustard, and seasonings.
Pour the dressing over the veggies. Mix well.
Gently fold in any extras like bacon, egg, or avocado.
Chill for 15–30 minutes for best flavor, or serve right away.
Store in fridge up to 4 days.
Add protein like chicken or tuna to make it a meal.
Avoid adding avocado early if storing—add right before serving.
Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/keto-pickle-juice-salad/