Creamy, crunchy, tangy Dill Pickle Ranch Dip is a favorite!! You don't have to be a dill pickle lover to LOVE the fresh flavor of this perfect dip.
If you love a great dip, this on trend perfect party dip is a must make! Full of unexpected ingredients like chopped dill pickles, zesty ranch seasoning and fresh herbs, it's an attention grabber.
This is a slimmed down copycat of a popular fried pickle and ranch dip sold by Sam's Club. Marketed as a taste of the south fried pickle dip it's an incredibly popular dip. Full of cream cheese, sour cream, dill flavors; it's great on everything from potato chips to vegetables.
Perfect for game day, pickle lovers, chip-and-dippers, this delicious dip has caught on like wild fire....and we slimmed it down. Keeping it a creamy dip with chopped pickles and ranch flavor, we amped up the flavor with fresh dill and other herbs and spices. This homemade pickle dip is made with simple ingredients with less fat and calories.
Bye bye cream cheese dips; this Ranch Dill Pickle Dip has the right consistency with a fantastic unique flavor to be a best appetizer (especially for fans of pickles).
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What makes this skinny?
We left out the cream cheese and used light sour cream. Fat free sour cream is another option to reduce the calories and fat further.
Instead of adding prepared ranch dressing which would include more fat and calories, a packet of ranch seasoning is used.
The original version has 50 calories per 2-tablespoon serving with 4 grams of fat and ours is 33 calories and 2 grams of fat for the same size. The original version includes actual breadcrumbs and multiple additives and artificial ingredients which ours does not.
Recipe Ingredients Notes
Light sour cream. We substituted light sour cream instead of full fat sour cream.
Dill pickles and dill pickle juice. You'll need 1 cup finely chopped dill pickles and ¼ cup of juice which you can take from the jar of dill pickles.
Granulated garlic. This is a courser grind of garlic powder. If needed garlic powder can be substituted.
Granulated onion. This is a courser grind of onion powder. If needed onion powder can be substituted.
Packet of ranch seasoning mix. You'll use a 1 ounce packet.
Fresh herbs. Minced fresh dill and Italian parsley give a wonderful fresh flavor.
How to make Dill Pickle Ranch Dip - Step-by-Step
Whisk together: light sour cream, pickle juice, ranch seasoning, Italian parsley, fresh dill, granulated garlic, granulated onion, and celery salt (photo 1).
Stir in the diced pickles (photos 2-3). Chill to thicken the dip before serving.
Variations
Sliced green onions. Stir some in to enhance the onion flavor.
Chopped jalapeno peppers. If you like it spicy adding some jalapenos will kick up the heat.
Everything Bagel seasoning. Adding some of this seasoning will give a stronger onion and garlic flavor.
How to Serve
Here are some of our favorite dippers for a perfect appetizer:
- with cut fresh vegetables (crudités)
- dill pickle spears or slices, or spicy pickles (for a super pickle fan)
- crunchy crackers (like Nuthins)
- baked chips
- breadsticks
- pretzels
- French fries for a splurge
How to Store
Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Recipe
Dill Pickle Ranch Dip
Ingredients
- 16 ounces light sour cream
- ¼ cup pickle juice from the pickle jar
- 1 1-ounce packet ranch seasoning ranch seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh dill minced
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic garlic powder can be substituted
- ½ teaspoon granulated onion onion powder can be substituted
- ¼ teaspoon celery salt
- 1 cup finely diced dill pickles
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the light sour cream, pickle juice, ranch seasoning, parsley, dill, granulated garlic, granulated onion, and celery salt.
- Stir in the diced pickles to fully combine.
- Serve the dip with sliced vegetables, dill pickle spears, pretzels, crackers or chips.
wilhelmina says
This dip is easy, delicious and always a hit. The perfect thing to bring to any cookout!
Agnes says
I have never tried a dill pickle dip, but this sounds so delicious! Thank you for sharing this recipe. I think im going to love it 🙂
Geri says
I can't get to town to buy my dip, now I can make it. So easy and so much better. Thank you for sharing.
Toni Dash says
I’m so glad you love it and that it’s making your life easier too!
katerina says
This was incredible! It did not last long at our house! YUM!
Kim says
The whole family raved about this dip. It was SO good!
Heather Rose says
This is BRILLIANT!! We love dill pickles here and this dip is so easy to make!
Charlotte says
Get out! I love pickles and now I can make a dip WITH pickles! So amazing, thanks for the recipe!
Mahy says
Not only this dip is super tasty but it is soooo healthy. Absolutely love it!
Sandy says
I couldn't wait to try this dip!! I've had it before but not often because of the fat and calories. This version is even better in my opinion, such great flavor!!!
Jess says
I love this healthier option for a favorite dip of mine!
Beth says
I love these lighter versions of recipes that you share with us. So far, I've tried all of them, and they've been delicious. Can't wait to try this one, too!
Casey says
I am obsessed with this dip!I love Ranch and pickles and never dreamed of putting them together! YESSSS!
Gina Ceraso says
I made this for my one son because he loves dill pickles, and all of my kids devoured it! Next time I will make a double batch!