Pickle Juice Ranch Cucumber Salad is the perfect balance of cool, crisp, and tangy! The pickle juice ranch dressing is a game-changer! 

Pickle juice ranch cucumber salad is the ultimate summer side dish! It is crunchy and refreshing, while tangy and creamy, and perfect for your next potluck.

My pickle juice ranch dressing, made using leftover pickle juice, is my favorite homemade ranch dressing. It tastes delicious with this creamy cucumber salad recipe. Once you start making homemade ranch dip and salad dressings, you won’t ever want store-bought again.

Ingredients

2 large Persian cucumbers. You can also use 10 English cucumbers

1/2 cup of pickle juice ranch dressing

Pickle Juice Ranch Dressing Ingredients

One cup of Sour cream: The creaminess from sour cream will make this ranch dressing perfectly tasty! If you want to cut calories, you can substitute Greek Yogurt.

1/3 cup of Mayonnaise

Dijon Mustard—Dijon mustard is one of my all-time favorite ingredients. It gives the ranch a little bite.

1/3 cup of Pickle Juice—I use dill pickle juice for this recipe, but pickle juice from your favorite pickles will also work great.

1 tsp dried onion- or onion powder- I prefer dried onion, but onion powder will also work.  

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dried parsley- Dried parsley is used simply for “color.” You can also add chives if you like. 

One tsp dried or fresh dill-  not all ranch dressing recipes call for dill, but I think it will make the sauce taste so much better. 

1/2 teaspoon salt- A touch of salt is needed for this dressing to be complete.

1/2 teaspoon pepper 

Pickles ( Optional): Adding a few pickles makes for the perfect finishing touch!

Ingredient Note: Instead of mixing up the spices and herbs for a homemade ranch seasoning, you can also make this dressing with a packet of ranch dressing.

Optional Ingredients: You can use pickle juice from spicy pickles. You can also add sliced red onion to your cucumber salad for more bite.

Equipment

Large Bowl

Whisk

Optional: food processor or blender

Instructions

1. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, Mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pickle juice, salt, and dill until smooth. Adjust pickle juice to taste for tanginess.
2. Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the chopped cucumbers, pickles (if using), and onions (if using).
3. Dress & Toss: Pour the Pickle Juice Ranch Dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss until evenly coated.
4. Chill & Serve: Let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve cold.

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Pickle Juice Ranch Cucumber Salad

Pickle Juice Ranch Cucumber Salad is the perfect balance of cool, crisp, and tangy! The pickle juice ranch dressing is a game-changer! 

Ingredients

• 2 large Persian cucumbers cut into slices
• 1/2 cup Pickle juice ranch dressing

Pickle juice ranch dressing

• 1 cup sour cream or Greek Yogurt
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried onion
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• pickle slices to taste

Instructions

1. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, Mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pickle juice, salt, and dill until smooth. Adjust pickle juice to taste for tanginess.

2. Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the chopped cucumbers, pickles (if using), and onions (if using).

3. Dress & Toss: Pour the Pickle Juice Ranch Dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss until evenly coated.

4. Chill & Serve: Let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve cold.

This is the perfect quick side dish for your next barbecue, picnic, potluck, or family party.

Did you love the flavor of this delicious pickle juice ranch cucumber salad? I would love to hear how it turned out for you! Please comment below this blog post or tag me on social media and let me know how it worked out for you! You can find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest.