This Pickle Juice Ranch Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, tangy, and creamy side dish perfect for summer cookouts, potlucks, or a simple weeknight meal. Crisp cucumbers and red onions are tossed in a zesty pickle juice and ranch dressing, giving a bold flavor twist that makes this salad irresistible. It’s easy, quick, and full of bright flavors.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 4–5 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced

• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• ¼ cup sour cream

• 3 tbsp pickle juice (from a jar of pickles)

• 1 tsp dried dill (or 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Optional garnish: extra dill or chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Prepare Vegetables:

   • Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers.

   • Peel and thinly slice the red onion.

2. Make Dressing:

   • In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.

3. Combine Salad:

   • Add sliced cucumbers and red onion to the dressing.

   • Toss gently until all the vegetables are coated evenly with the dressing.

4. Chill:

   • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

5. Serve:

   • Garnish with extra dill or parsley before serving.

   • Enjoy as a side dish with sandwiches, grilled meats, or as a refreshing snack.

Nutritional Information (per serving, serves 6)

• Calories: ~90 kcal

• Protein: ~1 g

• Fat: ~8 g

• Carbohydrates: ~4 g

• Fiber: ~1 g

• Sodium: ~220 mg