17 Creative Ways to Add Zing and Zest to Your Food with Pickles

Pickles! They're not just for hot dogs anymore.

Pickles are a delicious and surprising food that can add a burst of flavor to almost any dish. But did you know there are more ways to enjoy pickles than just on a burger? In this blog post, we'll explore 17 creative ways to add zing and zap to your food with pickles!

From chopped pickles on your salad to pickle-infused dips, there's a pickle recipe out there for everyone. So embrace the briny!

Dill Pickle Potato Salad

A fun twist on traditional potato salad! Tangy dill pickle potato salad that’s perfect for your next picnic, potluck, or cookout. Get the recipe.

Solyanka Soup

This Solyanka is an easy soup recipe idea for busy days. It comes together quickly, requires just a handful of ingredients, and tastes refreshing and delicious. Get the recipe.

Vinegret Salad

Vinegret Salad is a delicious and healthier alternative to American Potato Salad. It features cooked beets, potatoes and carrots along with tangy dill pickles and green peas. This traditional Ukrainian/Russian recipe has loads of flavor and great for side dish or dinner. Get the recipe.

Crispy Cauliflower Cakes

Healthy, crispy, and delicious cauliflower cakes with feta cheese and dill pickle sauce are loaded with flavors and good-for-you ingredients. Get the recipe.

Quinoa Patties with Greek Yogurt Sauce

You'll love these Mediterranean Style Quinoa Patties with Zucchini and Feta Cheese. They are crispy, delicious, and easy to make.
Cook quinoa the night before or in the morning and finish the patties just before lunch or dinner, and you'll have a complete meatless meal that is full of healthy goodness. Get the recipe.

Ginger Chilli Pickle

An easy ginger chili pickle that tickles your tastebuds with it’s wonderful flavors. This fresh ginger chili pickle can be made within minutes with staple ingredients in your home. Get the recipe.

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Are you a dill pickle fan? This creamy pasta salad recipe is for you! Our delicious Dill Pickle Pasta Salad recipe is packed with dill pickle flavor. It's one of these easy recipes that can be a delicious everyday side dish or a hit on a buffet table. Get the recipe.

Air Fryer Pickles

Air Fryer Pickles are the best crunchy, crispy, salty snacks. Heavenly pickle slices that are dunked in an egg mixture and breaded in your favorite bread crumbs. Then lightly fried in the air fryer to a golden brown perfection. Get the recipe.

In-N-Out Style Turkey Burger Recipe

You’ll love this In-N-Out Style Turkey Burger recipe! It’s easy to make and FULL of flavor. The turkey burger is topped with caramelized onions and an irresistible special sauce! Get the recipe.

Corned Beef Reuben Sandwich Recipe

This easy corned beef reuben recipe tastes just like the classic, and it’s so simple to make! Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, or anytime you need a reuben in your life. 🙂 This reuben sandwich recipe is made with just 8 everyday ingredients and takes just 15 minutes to make, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner. Get the recipe.

Easy Marinated Coleslaw

This homemade Marinated Keto Coleslaw recipe is light, tangy, and slightly sweet. It is the perfect low carb side dish for any keto meal. low-carb

Instant Pot Fried Pickles

Want to have some sour and spicy? Here is the easiest and quickest Instant Pot Fried Pickles recipe.

Try this all-day eating delicious snack you can serve as an appetizer or as a side dish. Get the recipe.

Pickle Wraps - Yummy Midwestern Snack

Grandma's easy recipe for terrific finger food that is tangy and creamy. Get the recipe.

Loaded Tater Tots Recipe 

This loaded tater tots recipe is perfect for game day or a snack spread and will surely be a big hit! Crispy tater tots are dusted with ranch seasoning, topped with cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon, and broiled until melty. Get the recipe.

Polish Dill Pickle Soup

Dill Pickle Soup is my all-time favorite soup recipe for busy weeknights. It requires merely 30 minutes of your time and provides you with a hearty and satisfying bite. This easy soup is savory and creamy, and kids love it too. Perfect for lunch or dinner, especially in cold winter weather. Get the recipe. Get the recipe.

Twice-Baked Potato Salad with Pickles

If you love a zesty potato salad, this red potato salad recipe is the one to try. It uses twice-baked potatoes along with pickles, onions, and plenty of fresh herbs and spices. It’s delicious and perfect for a family dinner, a barbecue, or even a potluck. Get the recipe.

Beef Rouladen

To make these mouthwatering German Rouladen, fill a thinly sliced steak with mustard, bacon, onion, and pickles. Braise in a red wine sauce until they are perfectly tender and irresistibly delicious. Get the recipe.