Taylor Farms Dill Pickle Salad Recipe (2024)

Published Feb 23, 2021 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links.

I'm usually not the person to get into fad based food trends - but the Taylor Farms Dill Pickle Salad really is worth every bit of hype.

Although it's relatively inexpensive, I hate buying things loaded with plastic and it's so easy to make at home. This fan favourite Taylor Farms Dill Pickle Salad is delicious, simple and an absolute crowd pleaser.

Ingredients and Substitutions

Ingredients

The first time I tried the Taylor Farms dill pickle salad, I was amazed how flavourful, fresh and absolutely delicious it was. I'm not usually a bagged salad person - but they truly did nail the execution.

Dressing

The dressing is inspired by the ingredient list on the Taylor Farms website.

• Mayonnaise
• Sour Cream
• Buttermilk
• Onion Powder
• Garlic Powder
• Dill Pickles + Juices
• Sugar
• Dried Dill
• Fresh Dill (optional)

Dill Pickle Seasoning

This may seem like a lot of work for a seasoning packet - but it lasts a super long time and it doubles as an amazing topping for popcorn! Feel free to make a bigger batch of this. Making by the suggested ingredients makes enough to top 4-6 salads.

• Coriander Seed
• Mustard Powder
• Dried Dill (aka Dill Weed)
• Rosemary
• Citric Acid
• Garlic Powder
• Onion Powder
• Salt

Assembly

• Lettuce
• Kale
• Cauliflower
• Radish
• Red Cabbage
• Green Cabbage
• Breadcrumbs (see notes for substitutions)
• Feta Cheese
• Dill Pickle Seasoning
• Creamy Dill Dressing

Substitutions and Diet Modifications

What ingredients can I buy store-bought? If you don't want to make everything from scratch, you can easily buy a store-bought version of the dressing and the spice blend. I prefer to make it from scratch because of how easy it is, but you can save time and buy it right from the store. I recommend using a dill popcorn seasoning and good quality ranch dressing. If you buy dressing, add in some pickle juice and/or chopped pickle.

Can I make this salad vegan? Of course. The only thing really holding you back is the dressing - adding a bit of pickle juice and dill to any creamy type vegan dressing will make this super similar! Either omit the feta or substitute with a vegan cheese of choice!

Can I make this keto-friendly or low carb? Yes! Most of this recipe is suitable for a keto diet. The best recommendation is to skip out on the breadcrumbs - if wanted, they can be replaced with pork rinds or omitted completely.

What can I use for breadcrumbs? Honestly pretty much anything. Best case scenario is homemade breadcrumbs made with stale bread and butter baked in the oven and then ground in a food processor. Other suitable alternatives? Store-bought breadcrumbs that are broken down into small pieces. For my first recipe test, I used crispy onions and it was delicious.

What can I leave out? Honestly, you can use whatever you have at the house. You don't need to use all of the ingredients, I just wanted to make an exact dupe of the recipe. If you only have one kind of cabbage - no problem. Add and remove whatever you have or don't have to accommodate to your own home pantry.

What can I do if I don't have buttermilk? I've put together a list of buttermilk alternatives made from some kind of milk (including non dairy milks) as well as how to make classic buttermilk and butter out of heavy cream. All the substitution options can be found here.

Instructions, FAQs and Other Tips

Instructions

Dill Pickle Seasoning

• Combine all ingredients and grind in a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder. Once fully pulverized, set aside. The spice blend is good for up to 4 months.

Dill Pickle Ranch Dressing

• Combine all ingredients together. If desired, the dressing can be blended or mixed in a food processor. If your buttermilk is fresh - the dressing stores in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. See notes.

Assembly

• If you're making your own breadcrumbs, bake the stale bread tossed in melted butter at 350 until slightly crispy. Let cool and mix them in a food processor until they're the texture of small pebbles.
• Remove the stems from the kale and slice all of the vegetables into small (½ inch - 1 inch) pieces. Break up the feta and add it to the vegetables along with the breadcrumbs. Mix until well combined.
• Once ready to plate, pour 1 tablespoon of the spice blend and ⅓ - ½ cup of dressing over the salad. Mix until thoroughly combined and evenly distributed.
• Serve immediately. The mixed salad is good for 1-2 days in the fridge. The flavours become better as it sits because the salad only has lettuce as a non-

FAQ

Is it easier to buy this salad at the store? Well, yes. But where there's no cooking required and the ingredient list is simple and accessible, making this delicious salad from scratch is a great way to be more conscious about your zero waste habits in the kitchen. Making the Taylor Farms dill pickle salad from scratch will cut down considerably on food waste.

What's the difference between dried dill, dill seed and dill weed? Dried dill is dill weed but dried, and dill seed is the seed of the dill plant. The image below from The Spruce Eats shows some examples of how to substitute them if needed. Dried dill and fresh dill can be used interchangeably in a 1:2 ratio of fresh dill : dried dill. However, keep in mind if you use fresh dill for your seasoning mix, it will no longer be shelf stable.

Other Tips

What do I do with all of this leftover dill seasoning? Do you like popcorn? Great! This stuff is incredibly addictive on popcorn and is a nice seasoning for homemade baked potato chips. Otherwise, it stores really well and you can just grab a spoonful every time you want to make this salad.

How long is the dressing good for? You can keep this in the fridge for about 2 weeks if your buttermilk best before date doesn't expire before that. As always, use your sense of sight and smell to determine when a product has gone off to avoid food waste.

What can I do with leftover buttermilk? Luckily buttermilk lasts a pretty long time and it also freezes incredibly well. If you want a full list of tips, check my post on how to use leftover buttermilk.

What drink should I have with this salad? I love how fresh this salad is, and find it pairs amazingly with my Elderflower Gin and Tonic - it's fresh and summery with hints of pear and peach.

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• Roy Choi's French Onion Soup
• 5 Minute Subway Mayonnaise
• Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla
• Fast Food Burgers at Home
• Subway Italian Herb and Cheese Bread
• Diner Style Hash Browns

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