Description

Yield: 6–8 side servings
Prep time: Approximately 15 minutes
Chill time: 20–30 minutes
Total time: Approximately 35–45 minutes
Method: No-cook, chilled salad

Ingredients

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For the Slaw

1 bag coleslaw mix, 14 to 16 ounces
1 cup finely chopped dill pickles, drained
1/2 cup finely shredded green cabbage, optional
1 to 2 fresh jalapeños, finely diced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

For the Pickle Ranch Dressing

1/2 cup prepared ranch dressing
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dill pickle juice, measured separately from the drained pickles
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
Salt, only if needed after tasting

Optional Garnish

A few chopped dill pickle pieces
A little chopped cilantro or sliced green onion
Thin jalapeño slices for those who want more heat

Keep the first batch close to these quantities so you can judge how your chosen dressing and pickles behave before adding more liquid or seasoning.

Instructions

Place a 14–16-ounce bag of coleslaw mix and optional 1/2 cup extra shredded cabbage in a large bowl.
Add 1 cup drained chopped dill pickles, 1–2 diced jalapeños, 2 sliced green onions, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
Whisk 1/2 cup ranch, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons pickle juice, and 1 tablespoon lime juice.
Stir in 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and optional 1/4 teaspoon cayenne.
Toss with most of the dressing, adding the rest as needed. Refrigerate 20–30 minutes.
Toss again, taste, and add salt only if needed. Serve cold with optional garnish.

Storage: Refrigerate covered at 40°F or below and enjoy within three days for best quality. Do not freeze.

Nutrition: The supplied estimate of approximately 150 calories per serving is plausible for some products and portion sizes, but it is not verified. Dividing the same bowl into six servings instead of eight makes each portion one-third larger. Ranch and mayonnaise labels, extra vegetables, and serving size determine the final calculation.