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A close-up of smashed pickle salad in a rustic bowl, featuring chunks of pickles, celery, and red onions, garnished with dill.
Alyssa

Smashed Pickle Salad

A crunchy salad combining smashed pickles, red onion, celery, and a tangy dressing, perfect alongside rich meats or in a sandwich.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
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. (If using spears, simply rip them 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. This salad is best eaten right away.

Notes

Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.